MONROVIA — President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, upon taking office announced that his government will not do business as usual, but as the President struggles to keep his statement in check, there are reports of corruption emerging from some government ministries and agencies.

By Edwin G. Genoway, Jr (231886458910)-edwin.genoway@frontpageafricaonle.com

One of such government agencies involves in an alleged corrupt act is the Liberia Water Sewer Corporation, whose Managing Director Mohamed Ali, is being accused of imposing his friend’s company on the LWSC to purchase chemicals for water treatment to meet the government’s 100 days benchmark in office.

It is being reported that Ali allegedly awarded a contract for the purchase of chemicals for water treatment to his ‘best’ friend’s company, the One Capital Group of Companies (OCGC).

The contract was awarded for the company to purchase water treatment chemicals for the LWSC.

FrontPage Africa investigation has established that the OCGC has not been doing business with the LWSC prior to the ascendency of Ali at the LWSC.

It has been established that the one Capitol Group of Companies has two Business registrations, copies of which are in the possession of FrontPageAfrica.

One of the documents says the company was established August 1, 2018 with the enterprise code: 500770912, while the other business registration, is revealing that the company was established on March 6, 2024, with a registration number or code 052015189.

Under the PPCC law, Article 101 states: “Sole Source, a Concession may be granted on a sole source basis only upon a determination by the Cabinet, after consultation with the Commission, that sole source procurement is the only reasonable way of obtaining the resource controlled by the bidder and one or more of the following conditions is determined to exist:

(a) The Concession requires specialized expertise that is available only to one specific bidder; (b) The Concession involves an innovation the patent for which is held by one particular bidder; (c) The Concession requires specialized research, or experiment that only one person is prepared to undertake; or (d) The Concession is in respect of strategic national interest or national defense or security and it is not in the national interest to have more than one bidder.

The LWSC boss is yet to explain what led to the dropping of the other three companies and giving the contract to the One Capital Group of Companies.

A team of journalists reached out to Ali for his response to documents linking him to corruption, and he said “the media should publish whatever they want.”

For his part, the owner of the One Capital Group of Companies, Mr. Bakary Dolley, in a similar response told FrontPageAfrica via mobile phone Tuesday to carry its investigation to PPCC and LWSC because his company is not prepared to respond to such, and that “FPA should publish whatever.”

MONROVIA — Two major opposition political parties, in a joint press conference Wednesday, have termed President Joseph Nyumah Boakai’s decision to suspend Commissioners at the Liberia Telecommunication Authority (LTA) as an action executed with a disregard reminiscent of gangster-style maneuvers.

By Edwin G. Genoway, Jr(231886458910)-edwin.genoway@frontpageafricaonline.com

The press conference, which was held at the headquarters of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), was graced by the senior partizan of the both parties, including ANC’s chairperson, Atty. Lafayette Horatio Gould and Mr. Simeon Freeman of the Movement for Progressive Change (MPC).

They informed the gathering that the interview was with with the knowledge of the leader of the ANC, Mr. Alexander B. Cummings, but he couldn’t attend due to to illness. However, they are optimistic that he will be in the next press conference regarding their reaction to President Boakai’s one hundred day deliverables. 

The both parties noted that they cannot and will not stand idly and watch the Constitution, the cornerstone of Liberia’s democracy, remain aflout by the Unity Party led-government.

The two parties said that the action by the President to suspend tenured Commissioners at the LTA have raised alarming questions about their collective commitment to the rule of law and the principles that underpin the democratic society.

“It has come to our attention that in a move that starkly contrasts with the values we hold dear, the President has taken steps to remove tenured members of the government” they noted. 

Addressing the press conference, MPC political leader, Mr. Freeman said that the action of the President comes merely two days after the Supreme Court explicitly directed a cessation of such practices. 

According to him, this brazen defiance not only undermines the judiciary’s authority but also threatens the very fabric of the governance.

“As the opposition, we wish to make it unequivocally clear: while our role is to provide constructive criticisms and to work collaboratively for the betterment of our nation, we cannot and will not stand idly by as the Constitution — the cornerstone of our democracy is flouted” Mr. Freeman pointed out. 

He explained that their commitment to democracy demands that they hold those in power accountable, ensuring that the rule of law is not only respected but upheld.

“We hereby call upon the President to adhere to the Supreme Court’s directives, to immediately retract these unwarranted actions, and to ensure that any changes in government positions are conducted within the legal framework that governs us all” he urged. 

He lamented that failure to do so not only disrespects the Judicial Branch of our government but also signals a dangerous departure from democratic norms.

“Let it be known, our resolve to challenge these actions—both legally and politically—is unwavering. The respect for the rule of law is not optional; it is the bedrock upon which our society stands” he noted. 

Mr. Freeman further warned that any attempt to undermine this foundation will be met with the full force of our commitment to democracy and justice.

“We stand together, united in our dedication to the principles of fairness, legality, and democratic governance. 

We urge the President to reconsider his course, to respect the rulings of our courts, and to act in the best interest of all citizens, ensuring that our democracy remains strong and unassailable” he concluded.