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ADNews-Monrovia,Liberia:An investigation by Afric Daily Newspaper has revealed that the multi-million-dollar construction project in Foya, Lofa County, believed to be the private residence of Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, is not connected to the Mano River Union (MRU) or any regional body, contrary to earlier claims.
According to the findings, the controversial project is reportedly being financed by several public officials from Liberia’s State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), allegedly seeking to maintain favorable relationship with the presidency at the expense of taxpayers and ordinary citizens.
Among those linked to the project is Mr. Sekou Hussein Dukuly, Managing Director of the National Port Authority (NPA), who is said to be at the center of the controversy. Sources within the investigation allege that Dukuly may have personally contributed tens of millions of U.S. dollars toward the construction of President Boakai’s private residence to secure his position throughout Boakai’s six-year administration.
Investigators further noted that Dukuly has a history of lavish spending to retain his post, a tactic he allegedly employed throughout his rise to the top of the NPA.
Since the news about President Boakai’s private home project in Foya broke, the ruling establishment has circulated misinformation suggesting that the Mano River Union (MRU) is funding the construction. However, a source within the MRU, speaking on condition of anonymity, categorically denied any involvement, saying the organization has “no connection to what it described as a clandestine deal.”
Repeated attempts by Afric Daily to obtain comments from Mr. Dukuly through WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger proved unsuccessful, as he declined to respond.
The controversy first surfaced in early September when Eddie D. Jarwolo, head of NAYMOTE–Liberia, published aerial photographs showing a lavish multi-unit villa complex in Foya. The project, reportedly valued at over US$10 million, is being built by MUSNS Group Incorporated, a company headed by Joe Gene Mulbah, a known associate of President Boakai.
Construction reportedly began on September 10, 2024, under the supervision of engineer Edward Yamba, though no budget line, procurement record, or financing source has been disclosed.
“A factory that would create jobs and economic benefits for the residents of Lofa County could be built for US$10 million,” Jarwolo said. “What rationale exists for spending that amount on a villa when the people of Foya lack basic services?”
Initially, Deputy Information Minister Daniel Sando claimed on the Closing Argument Talkshow that the project was funded by the Mano River Union and had no personal link to the president.
The Afric Daily investigation is ongoing to verify additional links between other SOEs and the project.
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