MONROVIA – Cllr. Alexandra K. Zoe, Executive Chairperson of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), announced on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, that the Commission is seeking the establishment of a Specialized Anti-Corruption Court, a goal slated to be realized within the next five years. Her remarks were delivered during the official launch of the LACC’s Five-Year Strategic Plan (2026–2030) at the Royal Grand Hotel in Monrovia, an event marking a renewed national commitment to strengthening integrity, accountability, and transparency across Liberia’s public and private sectors.
The ceremony, graced by Dr. Augustine Konneh, Senior Advisor to the President of Liberia, highlighted the government’s continued support for the LACC and its anti-corruption mandate. Cllr. Zoe outlined the Commission’s achievements, the challenges it continues to face, and the priorities captured in the new strategic plan, emphasizing that legislative approval for the Specialized Anti-Corruption Court is currently under review and represents a cornerstone of Liberia’s future anti-corruption architecture.
Vice Executive Chairperson of the LACC, Mr. Ernest R. Hughes, described the Strategic Plan as “a call to action for all Liberians, government institutions, civil society, development partners, and citizens alike.” He stressed that the plan provides a national roadmap for building a corruption-free Liberia, emphasizing collective responsibility, collaboration, and courage. Mr. Hughes also extended appreciation to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), diplomatic missions, and other international partners for their technical and moral support in shaping the strategy, noting that the launch marks “the beginning of a new chapter defined by courage, collaboration, and unwavering resolve.”
Representing the United Nations, Resident Representative Mr. Aliou Mamadou Dia commended the LACC for achieving a historic milestone, citing Liberia’s improvement on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), which rose from 25/100 to 27/100, and a global ranking improvement from 145th to 135th out of 180 countries. While acknowledging this progress, Mr. Dia cautioned that corruption remains a significant obstacle to Liberia’s development, urging continued unified and determined action.
The launch event brought together representatives from donor and development partners, civil society organizations, and government institutions, all reaffirming their commitment to Liberia’s anti-corruption drive. With the unveiling of the Strategic Plan, the LACC signals a new era of strengthened oversight, transparency, and institutional reform aimed at building a more accountable and corruption-resilient Liberia over the next five years.
