Over Controversial LTMI Deal:
MOT ‘Aggrieved’ Employees Petition U.S. Embassy
“We suspect that six government officials are connected to this bad Agreement.”
The controversy over the Lebanese-owned Liberia Transport Management Incorporated (LMTI) looked being far from over.
As the results, several employees of the Ministry of Transport (MoT) are expected to anytime soon, formally petition the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia to annul the agreement.
The employees, some of them now aggrieved, over the handling of the controversial concession agreement involving Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated (LTMI) and the ministry.
Africanous M. Fahnbulleh, MoT’s Director of Inspection, told DN-News Liberia, that six government officials have allegedly been implicated in the petition to be submitted to the embassy.
While the officials allegedly connected to the deal are yet to make their respective official comments, Fahnbulleh named Montserrado Senator Saah Joseph and the county representative, Bernard Benson (DJ Blue) and Grand Gedeh County Senator Zoe Pennue.
He also named Bong County D2 Representative, James Kolleh, Justice Minister Oswald O. Tweh and Police Inspector General Gregory Coleman.
A few weeks ago, the affected employees also protested against the deal on the grounds of the Capitol Building. The protectors called on the Legislators to take action or else, they will continue their protest action.
In response, members of the Legislature halted the disputed LTMI concession agreement.
Meanwhile, the petitioners are scheduled to meet with representatives from the U.S. Embassy where they will formally present their concerns and seek further dialogue on the matter. Source: Amb. Uriahs Faith Nyepan/ DN-News Liberia