The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has confirmed reviewing a petition the opposition Alternative National Congress (ANC) filed.
The party seeks investigation into the controversial Mano River Union (MRU) Center for Regional Peace and Development Project currently under construction in Foya, Lofa County.
The move comes amid growing public debate and political scrutiny over the project’s financing arrangements, procurement procedures, and the circumstances surrounding its implementation.
In a communication dated June 4, 2026, LACC confirmed receipt of the ANC’s complaint.
The Commission disclosed that it has initiated a preliminary assessment to determine whether the allegations raised merit a full-scale corruption investigation.
The Commission said, the assessment phase is intended to establish whether sufficient grounds exist to proceed with a formal inquiry into the project and the decisions that led to its execution.
ANC has meanwhile, accused the government of bypassing established legal and financial procedures in carrying out the project.
The party said, the MRU Center construction was reportedly authorized through a “secret directive, executed without adequate legislative approval or public disclosure.”
It further questioned the source of funding used for the project, claiming that contributions were reportedly solicited from several State-Owned Enterprises outside the framework of the national budget.
The LACC has not indicated how long its preliminary review will take, but officials say, the Commission remains committed to conduct an impartial and professional assessment of the allegations.
