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ADNews-Monrovia, Liberia: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has suspended Mr. James A.S. Momoh, Superintendent of the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS), with immediate effect and without pay, pending the outcome of a full and impartial investigation into allegations of administrative and financial misconduct.
The suspension comes in response to serious reports received by the Office of the President, including:
The unauthorized procurement of 6,500 desks and chairs, valued at USD 357,500;
Alleged kickback schemes involving MCSS personnel, as highlighted in a report by the Financial Intelligence Agency of Liberia.
A USD 451,150.60 contract for laboratory supplies and services, signed on July 11, 2024, reportedly executed outside of established procurement procedures.
According to the Executive Mansion, these allegations suggest a troubling pattern of mismanagement and possible corruption under Superintendent Momoh’s leadership.
In accordance with the government’s ARREST Agenda—focused on Accountability, Rule of law, Reconciliation, Education, Sanitation, and Transparency—President Boakai has directed the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) and other relevant agencies to launch a comprehensive investigation into the matter.
Superintendent Momoh has been instructed to cooperate with the LACC fully and to immediately hand over all MCSS property and official documents in his possession to Mr. John-Charuk Siafa, Chairperson of the MCSS Board.
The Government of Liberia reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the integrity of public institutions and ensuring that all public servants are held to the highest standards of accountability and ethical conduct.
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