Monrovia-Members of the House of Representatives have overwhelmingly agreed to fully cooperate with the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) in its ongoing investigation into bribery allegations involving some lawmakers.
This decision was reached during the Sixth Day Sitting of the Second Quarter of the 2nd Session on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
LACC initiated the probe following two separate complaints submitted in October 2024 from the Civil Society Working Group of Liberia on October 17, and Representative Luther Sandy Collins on October 21.
Both complaints surrounded an alleged bribery scheme said to be engineered to unseat former Speaker Jonathan FonatiKoffa.
In its formal communication to the House, the LACC said it had launched an investigation shortly after receiving the complaints and had identified several lawmakers as key persons of interest.
The leadership impasse, now resolved, hampered the initial phase of the inquiry, as concerned members did not participate in the process.
The LACC has renewed its call for collaboration following the resolution of the crisis, and urged the House to grant investigators the access and cooperation necessary to continue their work.
The House’s unanimous vote to comply with the LACC’s request signals a strategic shift in posture, from defensiveness to openness.
In a statement, the Press Bureau of the House of Representatives emphasized its commitment to transparency and underscored the importance of allowing the investigation to proceed without obstruction.
It also reaffirmed its belief that no individual, regardless of political status, is above the law and that all allegations of misconduct must be addressed within the framework of due process.
“Under the leadership of Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon, the House appears determined to distance itself from past perceptions of impunity,” the statement said.
