Dorr Cooper’s dismissal came amidst explosive ‘degree fraud’ scandal couple with his low standard of education.
In an unfolding drama that has gripped the nation, unconfirmed reports revealed that Dorr Cooper, the controversial Commerce Inspector, has been dismissed with immediate effect.
Dorr’s dismissal, according to the report, followed a shocking degree fraud investigation at the state-run University of Liberia (UL).
Allegations suggest Copper sought to obtain an academic credential from the UL through fraudulent means, though he did no obtain at least a primary education.
The UL issued a damning statement confirming Copper’s involvement in the scandal that led to the dismissal of eight of it employees.
This revelation prompted calls for decisive action from stakeholders. One insider remarked: “UL cannot dismiss those complicit in the scheme and keep the beneficiary in a position demanding trust and integrity.”
A source close to the Ministry of Commerce disclosed: “It was a tough decision, but this embarrassment could no longer hang over the ministry and the government by maintain an academic fraudster, a reference to the Inspector-General,” who only qualification in government is to “blackmail” pollical opponents.
As the nation awaits official confirmation, the UL scandal has ignited public outrage, raising alarm over the prevalence of counterfeit degrees in the country. Citizens now question how many officials may be operating under a cloak of deception, potentially undermining the credibility of the country’s educational institutions and governance, some of them at the lawmaking house on Capitol Hill.
The shockwaves of IG Cooper’s alleged misconduct have sparked intense scrutiny, with Liberians demanding accountability across the board. For many, this saga serves as a catalyst for systemic reforms aimed at restoring trust in higher education and public service.
Prior to his appointment as the IG, Cooper previously served under a political patronage as Superintendent for Nimba County, Assistant Superintendent for Development, Nimba County and City Mayor of Ganta, the commercial hub of Nimba.