The House of Representatives (HoR) has committed itself to an ongoing corruption probe being conducted by the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) involving some of the lawmakers.
The decision, according to a release, was reached during the 6th Day Sitting of the 2nd Quarter of the 2nd Session on Thursday, May 29, 2025, following a formal communication from the LACC requesting cooperation in an ongoing investigation.
According to the LACC, the probe stems from two separate complaints received in October, 2024—one from the Civil Society Working Group of Liberia on October 17, and another from Luther Sandy Collins, a sitting member of the HoR on October 21. Both complaints alleged a bribery scheme involving some lawmakers, purportedly orchestrated to remove Jonathan Fonati Koffa, the former Speaker.
In the communication, the Commission said it had since commenced investigation, and has therefore, invited certain members of the House, who are being identified as “key persons of interest.”
However, due to internal challenges at the time, those lawmakers were unable to appear and participate in the investigation process.
With those internal matters now resolved, the LACC has renewed its request for full cooperation and partnership from the House in continuing the investigation. The Commission said, such collaboration is vital to upholding the principles of transparency, accountability, and good governance.
In response, the House unanimously agreed to cooperate with the LACC and allow the investigation to proceed unhindered.
“This action reflects the House’s commitment to integrity and its determination to ensure that no individual is above the law, and that all allegations of corruption are addressed through the appropriate legal channels,” the release said.
Under the leadership of Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon, the House reaffirms its support to national efforts aimed at combating corruption and restoring public trust in democratic institutions.