Anger has mounted in Bong County as MNG Gold Liberia faces allegations of sidelining Liberian workers.
The act, residents said, violates immigration laws.
The situation has prompted a formal investigation by the government at its mining site in David Dean’s Town.
The probe, led by the Liberia Immigration Service, and authorities from the Ministry of Labor Liberia, comes after persistent complaints from local residents, who accused the company of favoring “foreign nationals over qualified Liberians for key positions.”
Businessman and District #1 resident, William F. Kotee, Jr. has backed government’s intervention.
Kotee said, the situation reflects a troubling pattern.
He and other community members claimed that MNG Gold’s employment practices have long raised concerns about fairness, transparency, and respect for the labor laws.
At the center of the controversy are allegations that Turkish nationals, have been employed as drivers; positions many argue should be reserved for capable Liberians.
Even more concerning are reports that security personnel have been reassigned to perform driving duties; a move critic say, highlights poor job structuring and disregard for professional roles.
Preliminary findings from the Liberia Immigration Service, which began its inquiry on April 23, suggest that only a small number of Turkish workers were officially registered by the company.
However, sources claim the number of foreign nationals at the site may exceed 40, with some allegedly entering the country without “completing proper immigration procedures.”
Simultaneously, the Ministry of Labor is meanwhile, reviewing employment conditions at the site, including job allocation, salary disparities, and overall treatment of workers.
The exercise is expected to determine whether MNG Gold has breached national labor and immigration regulations.