The House of Representatives (HoR) has scheduled a series of hearings to address the controversial August 11 raid on the World Trade Center (WTC).
The Center is formally known as the Association of Liberia Professional Secretaries, and Clerks Incorporated (ALIPROSEC).
The decision comes in response to a communication from Montserrado County District #7 Representative Emmanuel Dahn, who called for legislative oversight and police accountability.
The raid, carried out by officers of the Liberia National Police (LNP), resulted in the confiscation of computers, printers and other essential business equipment.
The operation meanwhile, sparked widespread concern among small business owners, youth entrepreneurs, and civil society groups who rely on the Center for “professional development and daily income.”
“For decades, the World Trade Center has served as a beacon of self-empowerment for Liberians from all walks of life,” Rep. Dahn stated.
“The recent actions of the police have disrupted livelihoods and deepened hardship for families who depend on these legitimate enterprises.”
In response, the House leadership has arranged for the WTC leadership to meet and brief Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
On Monday, September 8, LNP and the Patriotic Entrepreneurs of Liberia (PATEL) are expected to appear before the House to provide clarification, and engage lawmakers on the rationale behind the raid.
The hearings are expected to explore allegations of document fraud, assess the legality of the police operation, and examine its broader impact on entrepreneurship and civil liberties.
Community leaders have welcomed the move, describing it as a necessary step toward transparency and peaceful resolution.
As the nation watches closely, the outcome of these engagements may shape future interactions between law enforcement and economic hubs, reinforcing the balance between lawful conduct, and the protection of opportunity.
In a related development, the House of Representatives has officially noted a communication from the Executive Mansion in response to its request for a temporary suspension of key components of the concession agreement with the Liberia Traffic Management (LTM).
The Legislature had earlier called for a halt to the implementation of provisions concerning vehicle registrations, drivers’ licenses, and license plate issuance, pending a full-scale investigation and review of the agreement.
In a letter dated August 7, 2025, addressed to Madam Mildred N. Sayon, Chief Clerk of the House, Acting Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Hadja Mamaka Bility, acknowledged receipt of the House request, and affirmed the Executive commitment to transparency, due process, and institutional collaboration.
The letter said the matter has been noted with ‘urgency and seriousness, and that appropriate steps are already underway in line with the President directive.’
The House intervention follows growing public concern over the LTM agreement, particularly regarding service delivery, cost implications, and oversight mechanisms.
Lawmakers reiterated their constitutional duty to safeguard national interest and ensure that all concession arrangements reflect lawful conduct and ethical standards.
With both branches of government aligned on the need for a thorough review, further engagements between relevant agencies and stakeholders are expected in the coming weeks.
The outcome of this process will likely shape future public-private partnerships and reinforce country’s commitment to accountable governance.
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