By Sampson W. Weah
IPNEWS: The Executive Chairperson of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), Cllr. Alexandra K. Zoe, has officially launched the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) State of Corruption Report, calling for renewed national commitment to transparency, accountability, and the fight against corruption.
Speaking at the report’s official launch in Monrovia, Cllr. Zoe praised CENTAL for its continued role in promoting good governance through independent research, public advocacy, and civic engagement, describing the annual report as a valuable tool for measuring Liberia’s progress in combating corruption.
According to the LACC Executive Chairperson, the report provides credible evidence and objective analysis that can help policymakers, government institutions, development partners, and civil society organizations better understand the country’s anti-corruption landscape while identifying persistent challenges that require urgent attention.
”The report serves as an important contribution to Liberia’s anti-corruption agenda by providing evidence that can inform public policy, stimulate national dialogue, and strengthen institutional reforms,” Cllr. Zoe said.
He noted that although Liberia has made meaningful progress in strengthening anti-corruption institutions through legal reforms, public awareness campaigns, institutional cooperation, and increased citizen engagement, corruption continues to undermine governance, economic development, and public confidence in state institutions.
Cllr. Zoe stressed that combating corruption is not the sole responsibility of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission but a collective national obligation requiring sustained political will, institutional integrity, and active citizen participation.
”For the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, this report serves as both an affirmation of our efforts and a call to intensify our work,” he stated.
The LACC boss reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to carrying out its statutory responsibilities through impartial investigations, the prosecution of corruption-related offenses, corruption prevention initiatives, public education campaigns, and the strict enforcement of Liberia’s asset declaration laws.
He emphasized that the Commission remains focused on ensuring accountability in the management of public resources while promoting integrity within public institutions.
Cllr. Zoe also highlighted the importance of collaboration among anti-corruption institutions, naming the Ministry of Justice, the General Auditing Commission (GAC), the Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA), development partners, civil society organizations, and CENTAL as critical partners in strengthening Liberia’s national integrity system.
He urged government officials, lawmakers, civil society organizations, the private sector, and ordinary citizens to carefully examine the report’s findings and recommendations and use them to drive reforms aimed at improving transparency, strengthening public institutions, and restoring confidence in government.
”It is only through collective action, strong political will, and active citizen participation that we can build a Liberia where corruption has no place and public resources are managed solely for the benefit of the people,” he emphasized.
The launch of the CENTAL State of Corruption Report comes at a time when public demand for greater accountability and transparency in government continues to grow. The report is expected to contribute to national discussions on governance reforms, public sector integrity, and anti-corruption strategies as Liberia seeks to improve accountability in the management of public resources.
The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) is one of the country’s leading anti-corruption and governance advocacy organizations. As the Liberian chapter of Transparency International, CENTAL conducts research, monitors governance and public sector accountability, and advocates for stronger anti-corruption policies and institutional reforms.
The State of Corruption Report is one of CENTAL’s flagship publications. It assesses public perceptions of corruption, evaluates the effectiveness of anti-corruption institutions, identifies governance challenges, and offers recommendations to strengthen transparency and accountability across Liberia’s public sector.
The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) is the government’s principal agency mandated to investigate, prevent, and help prosecute corruption-related offenses. Established under the LACC Act, the Commission works with national and international partners to promote integrity, enforce asset declaration laws, investigate allegations of corruption, and support reforms aimed at improving good governance in Liberia.
