MONROVIA – The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has moved to clarify growing public debate surrounding its recent decision to issue clearances to several individuals previously investigated for alleged corruption, stressing that the action followed routine administrative procedures after investigations found no evidence to support prosecution.
In a press release issued Monday, March 9, 2026, the Commission, through its Executive Chairperson, Cllr. Alexandra Kormah Zoe, addressed what it described as widespread misinterpretations in the public space regarding the issuance of the clearances.
According to the statement, the anti-graft body has observed with concern that its decision has been politicized in public discussions and some media reports. The Commission emphasized that the narrative suggesting the clearances were intended to benefit a single individual is misleading.
“The Commission notes with concern that the issuance of these clearances has been widely politicized and, in some instances, mischaracterized as an action intended to benefit a single individual,” the LACC press release stated. “This interpretation is inaccurate and does not reflect the facts surrounding the Commission’s actions.”
The Commission further explained that issuing clearances is a normal administrative process carried out after the conclusion of investigations where evidence does not establish wrongdoing. In such situations, the LACC formally informs the individuals involved about the outcome of the investigation.
“The issuance of clearance is a standard administrative practice undertaken by the LACC following the conclusion of investigations where no evidence is found to establish wrongdoing or to support further legal action,” the Commission said, noting that the process reflects its commitment to fairness, transparency, and due process.
The LACC stressed that the recent clearances were not limited to one individual but involved several persons who had been investigated at different times between 2024 and 2025. According to the Commission, the investigations were concluded after findings determined that prosecution or further legal action was not warranted.
Among those listed in the press release are Nathaniel F. McGill, who had been investigated in connection with a payroll padding case at the Ministry of State, and Sekou M. Kromah, the Postmaster General. Others include Ansu V. S. Dulleh of the National Disaster Management Agency and Emma Metieh Glassco of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority.
The Commission also named officials connected to institutions such as the Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Rehabilitation Commission, the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning among those whose investigations concluded without probable cause for prosecution.
Reaffirming its independence, the LACC emphasized that its work remains guided strictly by evidence and the rule of law. “Our mandate is to investigate allegations of corruption wherever they arise and to ensure that matters are resolved based strictly on the evidence available,” the Commission stated.
The anti-corruption body concluded by calling on the public and the media to avoid politicizing its routine administrative processes. Instead, the Commission urged national stakeholders to support efforts aimed at strengthening integrity, accountability, and the rule of law in Liberia.
