The Specialized Committee of the House of Representatives, chaired by Rep. Clarence G. Gahr, Wednesday, 19 February, conducted a public hearing to investigate allegations of alterations in the concession agreement between the Republic of Liberia and Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated (LTMI). The hearing, attended by the Acting Ministers of Justice and Transport, Cllr. Emmanuel Tulay, and Archibald S. Abban, along with the Management of LTMI, focused on issues surrounding the issuance of drivers’ licenses and vehicle registrations. In his opening remarks, Rep. Gahr set the stage for the hearing, emphasizing the importance of transparency in government’s contract. Also speaking, Acting Minister of Transport Abban, highlighted that the ministry has been responsible for generating revenue through vehicle registration and licensing but said however, due to the ongoing dispute with LTMI over jurisdiction, there has been a significant decline in revenue collection. He said the ministry was projected to generate $12 million, stressing that due the current situation, it is unlikely to meet this target. Also speaking, the General Manager of LTMI, Dr. Imad Hajj, explained that the concession agreement originated under former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and was later signed by former President George Weah in 2018. The agreement officially became law in January 2019. For his part, Deputy Minister for Economic Management, Cllr. Emmanuel Tulay, representing the Ministry of Justice, informed the committee that the matter is currently before the Supreme Court full bench; as a result, he declined to make any substantive comments, requesting that the committee allows the legal process to reach a logical conclusion, citing concerns about prejudice in an ongoing court case. Despite the legal proceedings, the Specialized Committee reaffirmed its legislative oversight authority and committed to a thorough review of all documents submitted by the Ministries of Justice and Transport and that of LTMI. The committee Chair said further investigations will be conducted to ensure transparency, accountability, and adherence to the law in the execution of the concession agreement in the Republic of Liberia, stating that House of Representatives remains committed to ensuring proper legislative scrutiny and safeguarding the public interest in government agreements.