By Our Reporter | Smart News Liberia
MONROVIA – The Executive Chairperson of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), Cllr. Alexandra K. Zoe, has issued a strong warning that corruption continues to undermine Liberia’s development, weaken public institutions, discourage investment, and deny ordinary citizens the full benefits of the country’s resources.
Delivering her message on Saturday, July 11, 2026, to commemorate African Anti-Corruption Day, Zoe said corruption remains one of Liberia’s greatest governance challenges despite ongoing efforts to strengthen accountability and enforce anti-corruption laws.
This year’s observance is being held under the African Union theme, “Scaling Up the Promotion of Integrity and Anti-Corruption Actions Across Africa.”
According to the LACC boss, the theme serves as a reminder that defeating corruption cannot be left to government institutions alone but requires collective action from public officials, civil society, the private sector, the media, development partners, and ordinary citizens.
She stressed that integrity must become the foundation of public service, while transparency and accountability should guide every decision involving public resources.
“The fight against corruption is a shared responsibility that demands stronger institutions, ethical leadership, active citizen participation, and unwavering political will,” Zoe declared.
She emphasized that only resilient institutions built on integrity and accountability can restore public confidence in governance and accelerate sustainable national development.
Reflecting on the Commission’s work, Zoe said the LACC remains committed to carrying out its legal mandate by preventing, investigating, prosecuting acts of corruption, recovering stolen public assets, promoting integrity, and educating citizens on ethical conduct.
She noted that the Commission continues to strengthen collaboration with government institutions, development partners, civil society organizations, the media, private sector actors, and community leaders to promote a nationwide culture of accountability and zero tolerance for corruption.
However, Zoe acknowledged that significant obstacles remain.
She warned that corruption continues to erode public service delivery, weaken state institutions, discourage domestic and foreign investment, and deprive Liberians of opportunities for economic growth and improved livelihoods.
According to her, reversing that trend will require every Liberian to reject corruption in all its forms and embrace honesty, accountability, patriotism, and responsible citizenship.
The LACC Chairperson further urged public officials to honor the trust placed in them by the Liberian people by upholding the highest standards of integrity in the discharge of their duties.
She also called on citizens to play a more active role in exposing corruption by reporting suspected acts of wrongdoing, demanding accountability from public institutions, and becoming ambassadors of integrity in their homes, schools, workplaces, and communities.
As Liberia joined the rest of Africa in observing African Anti-Corruption Day 2026, Zoe called for renewed national commitment to building a society where integrity prevails over corruption, public resources are managed for the benefit of all citizens, and accountability becomes the hallmark of governance.
Her remarks come at a time when public concern over corruption, transparency, and the management of public resources remains high, with many Liberians demanding stronger enforcement of anti-corruption laws and greater accountability from public officials. The statement reinforces the Commission’s position that winning the fight against corruption will require not only robust institutional action but also sustained citizen participation and unwavering political commitment.
