In a historic move, the United States Congress has recently approved the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA) as part of the annual defense spending bill, the National Defense Authorization Act. This groundbreaking legislation marks a significant milestone in the global fight against corruption by criminalizing the act of foreign officials demanding or accepting bribes from […]
In a surprising turn of events during the trial of Monrovia City Mayor Jefferson Tamba Koijee, it has been revealed that the official number (0779229900) he provided to the court is registered in the name of a female, not in his own name as Jefferson T. Koijee. This revelation surfaced through the Orange call log, […]
In a recent statement, US Presidential candidate Rollan Roberts condemned the imposition of sanctions by the United States against several Liberian officials, including Finance Minister Samuel Tweah. The sanctions, which involve a lifetime ban on travel to the US and the use of the US financial banking system, have sparked controversy and criticism from Roberts, […]
Former Finance Minister and now Gbarpolu County Senator-elect, Amara Konneh, has responded to Samuel Tweah’s recent clarification on the controversial HPX payment, expressing deep concern over what appears to be an admission of illegality. In a statement, Konneh highlighted Tweah’s confirmation that their action was, indeed, illegal, and that the government would refund HPX if […]
HPX PAYMENTS MET PFM REQUIREMENTS UNDER LIBERIAN LAW. Fellow Liberians I promised to provide more information and documentation on a misleading post made by AMARA KONNEH today. Suffice it to allow me attach the signature page and heading of the 2022 Framework agreement so it is clear this was a Government wide transaction and not […]
In a recent exchange on social media, Liberia’s Finance Minister, Samuel Tweh, responded strongly to accusations made by former Finance Minister and now Gbarpolu County Senator-elect, Amara Konneh. The heated exchange centered around the alleged improper financial dealings involving HPX, an American company, and the subsequent response from Tweh. Tweh began by addressing Konneh directly, […]
In a shocking revelation, former Finance Minister and Gbarpolu County Senator-elect, Amara Konneh, has exposed what appears to be a clandestine financial transaction between the Government of Liberia (GOL) and High Power Exploration Incorporated (HPX). The disclosure, made during a press conference, has raised serious concerns about the legality of the dealings and the conduct […]
In a bold and defiant move, Finance Minister Samuel Tweah has spoken out against the recent visa restrictions imposed on him by the United States government. Terming the sanctions as a calculated strategy to divert attention from the opposition activities of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), Minister Tweah vehemently denied any wrongdoing and asserted […]
The Most Important Foreign Bribery Law in Half a Century Empowers the U.S. Government to Prosecute Foreign Officials Who Demand or Receive Bribes from Americans A statement from Transparency International U.S.December 14, 2023 Today the U.S. Congress approved the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (or FEPA) as part of the annual defense spending bill, known as […]
In a turn of events that has left many stunned, Senator Emmanuel Nuquay, once confident in his ability to obtain a U.S. visa whenever he pleased, now finds himself among the high-profile Liberian officials sanctioned by the United States Department of State. The irony is glaring, as just a few months ago, he confidently displayed […]