MONROVIA – Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon has intensified calls for the immediate suspension of Gbarpolu County Superintendent Sam K. Zinnah, who has been indicted by the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) for alleged financial misconduct but continues to manage public funds.
Speaking on Prime Morning Drive on Prime FM 105.5 on Monday, October 21, Senator Dillon expressed frustration that Zinnah remains in office despite facing serious corruption charges. He argued that the government’s failure to act promptly undermines its credibility in the fight against corruption.
“The Executive is being proactive, but it needs to step up,” Dillon said. “The government cannot indict a public official and still keep that person in office. Once the Superintendent of Gbarpolu County was indicted, he should have been suspended immediately.”
The Montserrado lawmaker joined Gbarpolu Senator Botoe Kanneh in pressing for Zinnah’s suspension, noting that his continued service contradicts both ethical and administrative standards. “Even before the LACC and the Justice Ministry make a case, the fact that this man is under government indictment means the government already believes he acted improperly with public funds. He cannot continue to preside over government functions. I am demanding his suspension today,” Dillon stated.
Zinnah and several others were indicted by the LACC on August 14, 2025, in connection with the alleged mismanagement of the Gbarpolu County Social Development Fund. The charges include economic sabotage, theft of property, tax evasion, and violations of procurement and public finance laws.
According to the LACC, the case centers on the procurement of heavy-duty “yellow machines” intended for county development projects. The Commission said the 16th Judicial Circuit Court of Gbarpolu returned a true bill of indictment on all counts following a lengthy investigation.
Others indicted include Omaru Sheriff, Chief Executive Officer of City Lion; former Superintendent J. Keyah Saah; former Fiscal Superintendent Anthony Yorkor; and former Project Management Committee Chairperson Robert Benda.
In a statement released September 8, the LACC hailed the indictment as a significant step toward accountability and pledged to continue pursuing cases that safeguard public resources.
Meanwhile, the Liberian Senate has taken formal notice of the case. During its Tuesday, October 21 session, the Senate Plenary instructed its Committee on Judiciary and Internal Affairs to investigate concerns surrounding the indictment of Zinnah and other local officials.
Senator Botoe Kanneh, who introduced the communication that prompted Senate action, warned that the matter has deeply shaken public confidence in local governance. She urged that, in keeping with the Code of Conduct for Public Officials, Superintendent Zinnah be temporarily relieved of his duties pending the outcome of court proceedings.
The Senate has referred the issue to its relevant committees for further review, with a report expected within one week as public pressure mounts for decisive executive action.
