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09/07/2024

VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT

Position Requirements:

Cuttington University is seeking qualified, rigid, and innovative individuals to join her reputable Institution to serve as Deans for her departments/colleges of Education, Theology, Agriculture, Business and Public Administration, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences at her Suakoko based in B**g County.
The individual (s) will be the head of the department; serving as liaison between faculty, students, and Administration.
He or she will verify the adequacy of instructions, monitor academic integrity, oversees the development of course curricula, ensures that syllabi are up to date, ensures that faculty is qualified to deliver a particular course; directing the educational programs, approving faculty load assignments and students programs of study, planning with and encouraging faculty members, and enforcing the requirements.
He/she must have excellent critical thinking ability to understand the needs of students and faculty; should be ready to work critical hours and must be techy.
Below are details of other vacancies that need to be filled as follows:

Position Title : Dean (all Colleges)
Reports to : Assoc. VP, Academic Affairs
Duty Station : Suakoko, B**g County
Start Date : Sept. 1, 2024
Master’s Degree in a discipline of the College

Post Title: Gr. 12 – Chemistry/Trig. Instructor
Reports to: Vice Headmaster/CCS
Duty Station: Suakoko, B**g County
Start Date: Sept. 1, 2024
Assoc. Degree in Primary/Secondary Educ.

Position Title: Nursery Instructor
Reports to: Vice Headmaster/CCS
Duty Station: Suakoko, B**g County
Start Date: Sept. 1, 2024
“A” or “B” Certificates in Primary Education
Associate degree is an added advantage

Position Title: Lecturer/Math (two persons)
Reports to: College’s Dean
Duty Station: Suakoko, B**g County
Start Date: Sept. 1, 2024
Master’s Degree in relevant discipline with at least 3 years teaching experience at a University

Position Title: CURATOR/AFRICAN MUSEUM
Reports to: VP, Academic Affairs
Duty Station: Suakoko, B**g County
Start Date: September 1, 2024
Master in Art History, History, Archaeology, Anthropology or Museum Studies

Position Title: Data Processor (3 persons)
Reports to: Assoc. VP, Admissions & Records
Duty Station: Suakoko, B**g County - 2 persons
Duty Station: Kakata, Margibi County – 1 Person
Start Date: September 1, 2024
Bachelor's Degree in Information Mgt., Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields.

Closing Date for the Submission of Application: August 5, 2024 at 5:00PM

The ideal candidates must submit the following materials:
1. A cover letter; addressing key areas of the position and how the candidate’s experience and expertise would benefit the University;
2. CV, Copy of degree(s), professional certificates, transcripts; and
3. Three references, including names, titles, and contact numbers

Interested applicants should please submit their application to: [email protected] or [email protected].

NOTE: FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Signed: ________________________
Rufus N. Borleh, Jr.
Media Officer, Cuttington University

09/07/2024

For Immediate Release!

July 9, 2024

CDC-COP Calls on the United States of America to Sanction Mamaka Bility & Slyverster Grisby for Subverting State Laws and Institutionalizing Corruption; Warns the 55th National Legislature Against Accepting $2.3M Bribe for Earthmoving Equipment Approval Or Risk Public Degradation

Greetings from the bastion of intellectualism and national consciousness. Our democracy is under attack as state institutions are ignored and laws are violated by the Boakai-Koung administration.

Fellow Liberians and Esteemed Members of the Press, on May 29, 2024, the CDC-COP called for the dismissal of Mamaka Bility for undermining Liberia's Public Procurement and Concession Commission (PPCC) laws and violating Sections 9.1 and 9.2 of the Code of Conduct. She stands accused of accepting a bribe to secure a contract for South African businessman Robert Gumede worth over US$50 million in earthmoving equipment. Despite our call, Mr. Joseph N. Boakai's refusal to dismiss Mamaka has validated concerns over corrupt practices, potentially leading to political consequences.

CDC-COP asserts that Mamaka Bility was employed as a lobbyist by the Guma Group of Companies, purportedly linked to terrorist financing, to secure a Mineral Resource Swap deal at Wologizi Mountain, Lofa County. Allegedly compensated with US$5 million, Mamaka's actions, including the receipt of 285 Yellow machines without transparent financing details, suggest bribery to expedite the deal. This collusion, aided by Minister of State for Presidential Affairs Slyverster Grisby, undermines Liberia's procurement procedures.

The CDC-COP views Mamaka's flaunting of earthmoving equipment without legitimate financial sourcing as a brazen display of corruption, facilitating foreign exploitation of Liberia's natural resources.

On August 15, 2022, the Biden administration sanctioned Hon. Nathaniel F. McGill for alleged misuse of his office. Today, with compelling evidence, Mamaka Bility and Sylvester Grisby stand accused of bypassing the PPCC, accepting bribes, evading due process, and introducing earthmoving equipment financed by a terrorist organization—a blatant challenge to transparency and accountability.

CDC-COP calls on the United States to immediately impose sanctions on Madam Mamaka Bility and Sylvester Grisby for their abuse of public office. Failure to act decisively may convey to Liberians that U.S. sanctions selectively target individuals rather than combatting wrongdoing.

Furthermore, CDC-COP warns all members of the 55th National Legislature against compromising legislative integrity by accepting bribes. Any attempt to reduce the legislature to a hub for corrupt deals risks legal and political repercussions from the Liberian masses. Boakai's Executive has consistently disrespected the Legislature by violating Article 34 d(iii) of Liberia's Constitution. We urge the Legislature to reject the $2.3 million bribe proposed by Boakai's Executive to expedite legislative approval for already acquired equipment, alongside dubious monetary inducements of $25,000 for each Representative and $30,000 for each Senator. Reject this offer and protect the Constitution of Liberia.

The CDC-COP assures the National Legislature that we will stand alongside the Liberian masses to protect the Constitution if the Legislature fails to do so.

"Let's Protect the State!"

Sanctioned:
Executive Council
CDC-Council of Patriots

Cc:
The U.S. Department of the Treasury
U.S. Embassy Monrovia, Liberia
Cedeao_Ecowas
FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation
European Union in Liberia
U.S. Department of State

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09/07/2024

For Immediate Release

President Boakai Affirms Liberia's Commitment to Democracy and Good Governance at the 65th ECOWAS Summit

Monday, July 8, 2024

Abuja, Nigeria – H.E Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, has made Liberia's case on democracy and good governance at the 65th Ordinary Summit of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government. The Summit was held on Sunday, July 7, 2024 in Abuja, Nigeria.

He expressed gratitude for the warm reception and support extended to him and his delegation and thanked his colleagues for their congratulations and unwavering support following his inauguration as the 26th President of Liberia.

He also appreciated his eminent counterparts for recognizing Liberia's democracy and peaceful transition as a beacon of hope in the region and reaffirmed the Country’s commitment to working with all member states and development partners to promote Liberia's agenda for sustainable development on Agriculture, Roads, Rule of law, Education, Sanitation, and Tourism in line with ECOWAS Vision 2050, aimed at improving the living standards of the people.

The President emphasized his support for ECOWAS' engagement with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to dissuade them from withdrawing from ECOWAS. He, therefore, expressed Liberia’s readiness to actively join the ECOWAS Authority's mediation efforts to facilitate the return of the three member states to the fold of ECOWAS, showing support for maintaining peace and prosperity in the region.

President Boakai announced Liberia's campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2026-27 period. He sought ECOWAS' support and underlined Liberia's commitment to championing the causes of post-war developing states in addressing pressing issues such as migration resulting from terrorism, conflict, and climate change.

The President expressed optimism for a highly productive outcome of the 65th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government and extended his best wishes to all participants for a fruitful outcome.

Meanwhile, the Liberian Chief Executive joined other ECOWAS Leaders to unanimously endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria for a second term as the Chairman of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government.

In his acceptance speech, President Tinubu appointed the Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye as his Special Envoy to mediate in reversing the decision of the three member states (Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso) to withdraw from ECOWAS.

The date and venue of the 66th Ordinary Session of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government will be announced later.

09/07/2024

For Immediate Release

President Boakai Appoints Executive Mansion Chief of Protocol

Monday, July 8, 2024

Executive Mansion, Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has named Ambassador Emmet Kennedy as Chief of Protocol of the Executive Mansion. Ambassador Kennedy comes highly recommended with many years of experience.

Meanwhile, Ms. Winifred Mardia Deshield has been named Deputy Chief of Protocol of the Executive Mansion.

These appointments take immediate effect.

President Boakai calls on all those appointed to continue to demonstrate diligence, commitment, integrity, professionalism, and loyalty in service to country.

Signed:

Kula Bonah Nyei Fofana
Presidential Press Secretary

09/07/2024

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04/07/2024

𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗱-𝗵𝗼𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗢𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆

The House of Representatives has endorsed a report from its Ad hoc Committee on the Validation of the Implementation of the Bea Mountain Mining Corporation.

According to the Committee, investigation and validation conducted shows that the Management of Bea Mountain Mining Corporation has not fully executed the full recommendations stipulated in its report.

“Special Legislative Intervention Committee, stated that some of the recommendations are long-term initiative, whilst some are the prerogative of the government functionaries including the Environmental protection Agency (EPA), the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education (MOE), but it is evidential that the Management of BEA Mountain Corporation has dully taken substantial steps in implementing those recommendations as enshrined in the petitions which has restored calm within the operations areas of the BMMC”. The Report Stated.

The Committee also recommended that relevant ministries and agencies carryout their functions to ensure full compliance of the provision of the MDA by BEA Mountain in the interest of the Workers.

Following the reading and subsequent floor debate, plenary endorsed the recommendations contained in the report mandating the Bea Mountain Mining Corporation to adhere to all the recommendations as well as relevant government ministries and agencies to ensure that the mining company executes full implementation.

Source: HOR

04/07/2024

Update

Monrovia, Liberia – July 4, 2024– The Ministry of Commerce & Industry, in collaboration with the Management of the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC), has announced reductions in the prices of petroleum products.

Gasoline (PMS) prices have decreased by ten United States cents (US$0.10), and fuel oil (AGO) prices have similarly dropped by ten United States cents (US$0.10).

According to a price circular jointly signed by the Minister of Commerce & Industry and the Managing Director of the LPRC, the new wholesale prices for gasoline and diesel are US$3.90 and US$4.43 respectively.

The retail pump prices are US$4.18 (or LRD 810.00) for gasoline and US$4.71 (or LRD 910.00) for diesel.

These adjustments reflect a reduction of ten United States cents (US$0.10) per gallon for both gasoline and diesel fuel.

The MoCI and LPRC Inspectorate Team will closely monitor compliance with these approved prices to prevent arbitrary increases in the pump prices of gasoline and diesel on the local market.

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04/07/2024

Update!

The Civil Service Agency (CSA) of Liberia, led by Josiah Joekai, has discovered 687 potential ghost employees on government payrolls across four spending entities.

This finding according to the CSA is projected to save the national government about $2.6 million annually.

President Joseph Boakai responded by stating that the CSA's efforts will eliminate ghost employees and double dippers from the national payroll, which will also allow for improved salaries for civil servants.

He also criticized the previous government for employing 1,000 so-called consultants by this time last year.

Credit: OK FM

10/06/2024

NPP Ends Political Marriage with CDC, says it's focus on the 2029 General Elections

June 10, 2024

MONROVIA: The National Patriotic Party has with immediate effect withdrawn from the marriage that connects the Party with the former ruling Coalition for Democratic Change.

Addressing a press conference in Monrovia, the national chairman of the NPP George Mulbah said the withdrawal is to prepare their Party for the next political season.

According to Chairman Mulbah, of the 52 members of the National Executive Committee of the NPP, 40 voted for the withdrawal of the National Patriotic Party from the Coalition for Democratic Change as a constituent member.

Chairman Mulbah stated that the action of the National Executive Committee complies with Article 11 Section 2 of the Coalition Document the NPP, CDC, and LPDP signed in 2016 and reaffirmed by a resolution in 2023.

He furthered that the National Patriotic Party had agreed that during the period of withdrawal, the national executive committee would pass a resolution that there would be no room for the NPP to ally with any political party until 2028.

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10/06/2024

765 Students to Receive Diverse Academic Degrees from Cuttington University; As Benedict Sonie Kanu, Expected to Deliver Keynote Address

June 10, 2024

SUAKOKO: The Administration of Cuttington University in Suakoko, B**g County, is expected to Confer different Degrees to seven hundred sixty-five (765) students in diverse areas of professional studies on June 15, 2024.

Speaking to a team of reporters on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at the Institution’s main campus in Suakoko District, Mr. Advertus Orea Wright, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Cuttington University, disclosed that seventy-two (72) students will be graduating from the University Junior College in Kakata, Margibi County, while three hundred twenty-five (325) students from the undergraduate Programs in Suakoko.

Additionally, Mr. Wright added that three hundred twenty (320) students will also be walking out of the walls of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies in Monrovia, while forty-eight (48) students will be obtaining Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDF) and Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation (PGDME).

The Cuttington University Vice President for Institutional Advancement also told reporters that the commencement speaker for this year’s graduation ceremony is Mr. Benedict Sonie Kanu, Country Manager for African Development Bank, Liberia Limited.

The CU Institutional Advancement Vice President noted that these students who will be conferred degrees by Cuttington University in distinct academic disciplines have been academically examined and have satisfactorily gone through the ranks and files of the University’s academic curricular activities in line with the best international academic standards and practices.

The ceremony, according to Mr. Wright, is expected to be held on the Institution’s main campus in Suakoko District and will mark Cuttington University’s 62nd commencement convocation. The ceremony will however be graced by high-profile government officials, parents, and guidance including students and alumni from across Liberia.

Mr. Wright further that Cuttington University being the oldest private university in Suacoco, Liberia, the University is regarded for its exemplary academic excellence among top universities in sub-Saharan Africa.

Founded in 1889 as Cuttington College by the Episcopal Church of the United States (ECUSA), the institution is the oldest private, coeducational, four-year, degree-granting institution in sub-Saharan Africa.

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09/06/2024

First and Only Female Graduating from Cuttington University with an MSc in Sustainable Development

Congratulations to WOMEN's TV- Liberia CEO, Lisa Tenneh Diasay, this is a huge accomplishment.

08/06/2024

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June. 7,2024 UPDATE!

𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘀𝘀, 𝗘𝘂𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝗴𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗣 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗵 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗵 𝗩𝗜𝗣 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗜𝗔 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲

According to him, two weeks ago, former President Weah informed the Liberian government about an invitation extended to him for a diplomatic meeting in Accra, Ghana, with arrangements made for a private jet.

Speaking on a local radio Thursday, the CDC stalwart claimed that EPS officers were by 7am on Thursday deployed at the airport to facilitate the former President's departure.

He noted that upon the arrival of former President Weah and his team at the airport, they discovered that the Presidential Lounge which was expected to be used by the former Liberian leader during his departure was locked; something he said prevented them from accessing the area.

Nagbe further indicated that due to the closure of the VIP lounge, they advised former President Weha and his team to the regular terminal for security checks to avoid embarrassment.

Source: BanafM 98.5 TV/News Live

06/06/2024

LRRRC ADMITS ERROR IN FORMER LIBERIAN REFUGEE DRUG USE DATA

June 6, 2024

Following a comprehensive screening and validation of former Liberian refugees, the Liberia Refugees Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC) announced a correction to previous information provided regarding drug use among returnees.

At the May 28, 2024, MICAT Press Conference, LRRRC’s Executive Director, Patrick Worzie, erroneously reported the extent of drug use among the refugees, adding that 80% of the Liberian refugees were addicted to Narcotics.

The LRRRC has clarified that the mistake stemmed from misinformation given to Hon. Worzie by the statisticians involved. Contrary to the initial report, the screening process revealed that only an average number of the returnees were on drugs, not a significant portion as previously stated. The Commission will release detailed numbers on the matter soon.

Apologizing for the error, the LRRRC acknowledged the misinformation shared at the government’s National Platform. As the leading government agency responsible for repatriation, the LRRRC reaffirmed its commitment to providing accurate information about the repatriation process. In response to this incident, the commission has taken serious administrative actions against the staff involved in the misinformation.

The LRRRC assures its local and international partners, as well as the public, that it remains dedicated to transparency and accuracy in all its communications and operations related to the repatriation and resettlement of refugees.

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04/06/2024

For Immediate Release

PRESIDENT BOAKAI SUSPENDS WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT THE DIRECTOR GENERAL, DEPUTY DIRECTORS FOR ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS OF THE LIBERIA DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LDEA)

TUESDAY, June 4, 2024:-The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph N. Boakai, Sr., has, with immediate effect, suspended, without pay, pending investigation, the Director General, Mr. Abraham S. Kromah, Deputy Director General for Administration, Mr. Gbawou Kowou, and the Deputy Director General for Operations, Mr. Hassan Fadiga of the Liberian Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA)

The President has in the meantime ordered an investigation of the events occurring at the Agency on June 3, 2024. He said, "the acts of disorder and chaos that took place at the headquarters of the LDEA were unacceptable."

On Monday, June 3, 2024, it was reported and discussed in the media that Director Abraham Kromah and Deputy Director General for Operations, Mr. Hassan Fadiga were involved into a fistfight due to a reported misunderstanding between the two men at the Agency.

Such acts, the President continued, threaten public peace and undermine Government's fight against illicit drugs.

In the interim, the President has named Mr. Christopher Peters, as Officer in Charge (OIC) of the Agency pending the conclusion of the investigation. Peters is a well trained security personnel and comes highly recommended.

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12/05/2024

McGill Gives UP Government "Negative" in its Hundred Days Performance; Cautions President Boakai against Claiming Glory of WECC Establishment

By Staff writer

GBARNGA: May 11, 2024-- Margibi County Senator Nathaniel McGill says the Unity Party government under the leadership of President Joseph Nyamah Boakai has in its first Hundred working Days performed decimally, as such; he grades the government "Negative Zero".

The Margibi County Senator believes with the high expectations President Boakai gave massive Liberians during the 2023 elections' campaign and on the day of his inauguration, his government is yet to meet the expectations of Liberians by fulfilling his promises, especially in his first hundred working days.

Senator McGill named the high increase in the prices of essential commodities ringing from Rice and Gasoline in Liberia, the internal fighting within the Unity Party government, the many missteps in President Boakai's appointments, and the violation of tenure laws amongst others as key areas that the Liberian leader has failed in its Hundred Days deliverables.

The Margibi County Senator further added that the current rehabilitation of roads by the Unity Party government is not in the best interest of the country on grounds that most of the roads under rehabilitation will be greatly damaged in the pending Rainy Season.

At the same time, Senator McGill informed President Boakai that it was very frustrating for him (President Boakai) to have given a false impression and expectations to Liberians knowing that he could not meet the expectations of Liberians by living up to his government's hundred-day plans.

Meanwhile, the former CDC Prime Minister has cautioned President Boakai against claiming glory for the passage of the War and Economy Crimes Court Resolution.

According to the former State Minister, the passage of the resolution that supports the establishment of the War and Economy Crimes Court in Liberia was initiated by the members of the Liberian Legislature, as such; President Boakai and his supporters should stop boasting of being the ones that brought about the establishment of the Court in Liberia.

"The president never did it on his volution, the President did it based on the resolution from the Legislature, so Boakai didn't get up and sign it. It was done by members of the Legislature who told Boakai that he must sign the Executive order so Boakai can't take glory for it, it's the Legislature that should be taking glory for the establishment of the War and Economy Crimes Court in Liberia." Senator McGill added.

Moreover, the Margibi County Senator then attributed his support for the establishment of the War and Economy Crimes Court in Liberia to his willingness to face justice for economic crimes leveled against him by the United States Government.

He added that when the Court is established in Liberia, individuals accused of corruption and crimes against humanity will face Justice to asonorate themselves in the court of law so that the culture of impunity will come to an end in Liberia.

He made these assertions on Saturday, May 11, 2024, during a Live Radio appearance in Gbarnga, B**g County.

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12/05/2024

Breaking News!!

Report emerging from Kinjor, Grand Cape Mount County says two persons, a male and a female have been confirmed dead as a result of suspected use of narcotic (Zombie).

The Drug Zombie was recently discovered in Liberia as a new dengarus illicit substance. The victims are believed to be in their early 20s
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11/05/2024

Margibi County Senator Hon. Nathaniel F. McGill Grades UP Government "Negative" in its Hundred Days Performance; Warns President Boakai against Claiming Glories of Efforts for the Establishment of WCCC in Liberia 👇👇👇👇👇

07/05/2024

Nimba County District #7 Representative, Hon. Musa Hassan Bility demands an audit of the National Legislature by the General Auditing Commission; says it protect public funds and improve transparency and Accountability.


🗣️ I acknowledge receipt of your response to our request for audit of the Legislature. I note the information about the systems audit which was already addressed in my letter to you. I also note the reference to your “exclusive” authority to determine audit under Section 2.1.3(c) of the Act without acknowledging the authority of the Legislature and the president to request audit as well, under Section 5.5 of the same 2014 GAC Act.

Given the divergence of interests, I wish to remind of the below paragraph from my previous letter:

“Mr. Auditor General, a systems review is not the same as an audit. Therefore, in our unbending quest to protect public funds and improve transparency and accountability, I hereby request the General Auditing Commission to audit ( both statutory and performance ) the National Legislature from 2014- 2023, a period after the Amended GAC Act of 2014, covering the 53rd and 54th Legislatures. This request is supported by Section 5.5 of the 2014 Act of the GAC which states that :

“Generally, requests from outside the General Auditing Commission to the Auditor General to carry out audits or other work shall not be accepted EXCEPT that in circumstances that members of the Legislature or the President make a formal request to the Auditor General to carry out an audit or perform other works, the Auditor General shall consider such formal request to assess whether it is within the legal mandate of the General Auditing Commission, and if it could be carried out using resources within the approved budget of the General Auditing Commission.
b. If the request is outside the legal mandate, the request shall be declined and, where appropriate ,referred to another agency.
c. If existing resources are insufficient, to carry out this requested work, the request shall be accepted only if extra funding is provided to the GAC to carry it out.”

Mr. Auditor General, as a member of the Legislature requesting an audit, permit me to go a step further to inform you that this request for audit of the Legislature excluding matters relating to the merits of legislation is squarely and legally within the scope of your legal mandate, which include “audits of the Judicial Branch excluding matters relating to court decisions and audits of the Legislative branch excluding matters relating to the merits of legislation.” Section 2.1.3 (b)(iii), 2014 Amended Act. Additionally, this audit as requested can be carried out using resources within the approved budget of the GAC given that the draft 2024 budget presented to the Legislature has allotted US $1,288,250 Million for Auditing Services out of the total GAC proposed budget of US $4,466,803 Million Dollars.

I will not hesitate to go above your office even if it requires seeking legal actions through a writ of mandamus, to compel you to perform your duties”.


Given your response, it is apparent that the GAC has no intentions of conducting an audit of the National Legislature from 2014-2023 as requested. The failure of the GAC to grant this request in spite of the legal mandate and budget allocation of the GAC to conduct same, as per the GAC Act of 2014, is a violation of the Act. As you should know, your authority to determine audit under Section 2.1.3(c) does not negate the authority of members of the Legislature or the President to request audit under Section 5.5 of the same law. Hence, we are left with no alternative but to seek legal advice and subsequent legal actions on this matter. As mentioned, we will not compromise our quest to ensure that the Legislature is audited and public funds are accounted for, as spent.

Credit: Monrovia Latest News

22/04/2024

Man, 30, Found Dead in B**g

By Global News Network staff writer

LELEKPAYEA, April 21, 2024: The lifeless body of an unidentified man believed to be in his early 30 years has been discovered in an unfinished building in Lelekpayea Community, Gbarnga, B**g County.

Lelekpayea is situated around Duala Market, along Boita Road North of Gbarnga.

An eyewitness account has it that the unidentified individual met his untimely demise after being accused of criminality, but was not seen with what he was accused of stealing.

Explaining to our reporter on Sunday, April 21, 2024, a resident of the community, Joe Gorson narrated that the incident happened at about midnight on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

According to Mr. Gorson, while in bed, he heard a loud noise of people believed to have been community residents chasing the deceased from the Duala Market region toward his house, a situation that prompted him to go out in the direction of the loud noise.

He furthered that upon his arrival at the incident scene, he met the deceased lying unconscious in a pool of blood with bruises on his skin while those individuals who may have committed the act were seen escaping the scene. He added that he could not identify anyone in the group because everyone was on an escape route at the time of his arrival at the crime scene.

Moreover, Mr. Godson who is a Community Radio journalist in B**g County told our reporter that after everyone had escaped the incident scene, he was later joined by three community dwellers who had also come to the noise, but they all left the scene due to the darkness.

Joe Gorson further explained that he and other community dwellers returned to the accident scene in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 21, 2024, at which time they saw the deceased at the point of death; a situation that led them to call on the Liberia National Police B**g Detachment and other community leaders to matter.

Meanwhile, Joe Gorson added that upon the arrival of the Police and community leaders, a fifteen-man jury was constituted by the LNP B**g Detachment to physically examine the body.

According to him, a report from the jury team was not read to the public, but the police promised to present the jury report to the Gbarnga City Cooperation for onward actions. As it stands, the body of the deceased is still on the crime scene and yet to be identified by any family members.

Mr. Godson sums to two, the death of the unidentified individuals in the community in recent months.

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