Monrovia, Liberia -The President of the Republic, H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah, on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 updated the United Nations General Assembly on progress being made by his Government in the fight against corruption and graft. Acknowledging that corruption constitutes a huge challenge in Liberia, the Liberian Leader told the UNGA via zoom that his administration has made enormous strides in purging the country of corruption. He said his commitment in the fight against corruption remains unwavering, evidenced by several anti-corruption measures instituted since assuming office nearly four years ago. President Weah told the UNGA that he reconstituted the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission in 2019 to assess the framework of Liberia’s fight against corruption, with a mandate to submit proposals to his office that can lead to a more effective national regime. He reaffirmed his zero tolerance stance on corruption, vowing to ensure transparency and accountability across his administration. The two-day UNGA Session is being convened to discuss challenges and measures to prevent and combat corruption and strengthen international cooperation. Besides reconstituting the anti-corruption commission, the President disclosed that several proposals to reform the inadequate legal framework were submitted to the national legislature in late 2020. “For example, the national Anti-Corruption Commission does not possess powers to exclusively prosecute acts of corruption, and cannot independently compile and verify assets declared by public officials,” President Weah said, noting that it was against that backdrop bills were submitted to the Legislature to strengthen integrity institutions. “In response to these severely binding constraints on the fight against corruption, I have recently submitted several legal instruments to the National Legislature, seeking to drastically improve the Anti-Corruption Legal Framework in Liberia,” the President briefed the United Nations General Assembly. He added: “The passage into law of these proposals will make it easier to prevent acts of corruption, and if corruption is committed, easier to ensure accountability.” Other legal instruments submitted to the National Legislature, the President said, included Vest Direct Prosecution Powers for Acts of Corruption solely in the LACC, Vest Powers to Compile, Verify and Recommend Sanctions in regards to Assets Declarations by Public Officials solely in the LACC, as well as the passage of a Whistleblower’s Act and Establish a Witness Protection Program, amongst many others. As part of the government’s anti-graft measures, President Weah said, his government ensured that monies stolen from the national coffers were restituted coupled with the convictions of former high-level government officials for acts of grand corruption while in office. “Most of these positive strides do not get to make the international media," President Weah said, assuring the UN that his government will continue to re-intensify support to the major anti-graft institutions and engender increased coordination and collaboration. He declared: “We will also begin to aggressively court international support and collaboration now that we have set into motion the proper legal framework that can lead to a successful anti-corruption fight.” The Liberian Leader said he was pleased to participate in the Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly by virtual to discuss challenges and measures to prevent and combat corruption and strengthen international cooperation. He said since the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption (AUPCC were adopted in 2003, the dangerous effects of corruption have been widely documented in various forms across the globe. The President acknowledged that it has been proven that corruption can have long-term undermining effects on the vibrancy of governance, the stability of economies, and the primacy of the rule of law. He used the occasion to thank the US Government for the support provided in investigating allegations of missing 16 billion Liberian dollars which was later found to be untrue.

(Monrovia, Liberia): The President of the Republic, H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 bagged Sierra Leone’s prestigious honor, Most Distinguished Grand Commander of the Republic of Sierra Leone. The Liberian Leader was also hailed for peace and service to humanity.

President Weah received the honor during Sierra Leone’s 60th Independence Day celebrations in Freetown on April 27, 2021.

“Brigadier General (Rtd), Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, and on behalf of the government and the people of the Republic of Sierra Leone award the most distinguished honor of Grand Commander of the Republic of Sierra Leone to the President of the Republic of Liberia H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah for his passionate drive and commitment to fostering peace, stability and democracy in the Mano River Union and the West African sub region at large,” the citation read.

Continuing, the citation of the honor said, “you are soccer legend and Global Ambassador for Peace. Today’s award recognizes your selflessness and resourcefulness in contributing to the attainment of peace in Liberia which also has a far-reaching effect on neighboring sister Republic of Sierra Leone.”

“But equally important is your tireless march alongside your peers of the Mano River Basin and the ECOWAS Community to promote sustainable peace, stability and socioeconomic transformation in the Subregion in order to improve the quality of life of your people,” Dr. Weah was further praised.

The people and government of Sierra Leone also recognized President Weah’s government agenda which focused on peace and security, economic revitalization, infrastructural and service delivery, Governance and the rule of law.

“We salute you for your enduring service to the world, the Subregion and your country. Today, we celebrate a great African, an enduring personality, role model, and philanthropist, President George Manneh Weah,” were some fond words of the Liberia amidst cheers from audience. 

Similar honors were also bestowed upon Presidents Nana Danquah Nana Akufo-Ado of Ghana, Alpha Conde of Guinea, Umaro Sissoco Embalo of Guinea Bissau and Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.

The Liberian Leader was among West African leaders that witnessed and participated in Sierra Leone’s 60th Independence celebration activities on April 27, 2021.

(Monrovia, Liberia):  The President of the Republic, His Excellency Dr. George Manneh Weah, says is administration and the people of Liberia are satisfied with the impact of the Millennium Challenge Compact (MCC). The Compact, implemented by the Millennium Challenge Account Liberia, has ended its work after jumpstarting the country’s electricity and road sectors.

President Weah acknowledged that Liberia was fortunate to have been among a very few countries that was eligible for a Millennium Challenge Compact.
 

The President said Liberia’s selection puts it in what he terms a “privileged group of beneficiary countries that have performed with distinction,” in terms of democratic rights and the control of corruption as reflected in the MCC country scorecard.
 

He spoke Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at the closing program of the Millennium Challenge Compact (MCC) and the commissioning of the new Raw Water Pipeline in White Plains, Mount Coffee.
 

He highlighted significant impact the Compact has had on the Liberian economy such as major growth in the energy sector with increased access from 4% to 12 percent, with over 82,000 customers being connected to the national grid.
 

He recalled: "As direct impact of the Compact, which provided funding to the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission  (LERC), mainly the rehabilitation of the Mount Coffee Hydro Plant, the country's  generation capacity has more than doubled, while LEC staff are better trained to meet the demands of a modern electrical network and a demanding customer base.”

As a direct result of the Compact, the President indicated that the LERC is fully functioning, promising that it will have full budgetary support provided by the Government of Liberia in the next fiscal year.
 

“The establishment of this Commission marks a turning point in our energy sector as it creates an enabling environment for private sector participation,” Dr. Weah noted, adding, “We see the private sector as an engine for growth and as a means to meet the future energy demands of our economy."
 

He said the support of the Compact to the electricity sector, mainly the LEC, has been critical.
 

President stated: "As a country we have struggled since the end of the civil conflict to put the LEC back on its feet and to make the LEC commercially successful. The Compact support to the Management Services Contract with the Irish company ESBI aims to making LEC more viable. Government will continue to work with ESBI for the duration of its contract to ensure that this happens."

President Weah indicated that the Compact also facilitated a new approach to road maintenance by enabling evidence-based maintenance planning.
 

“We now have a Road Asset Management System that will be regularly updated with data on our roads, which will allow us to develop annual road maintenance plans. Our road maintenance program will be funded by the National Road Fund, which will ensure sustainable financing of our road projects,” said the Chief Executive.
 

He continued: “Today, we will commission the raw water pipeline, an $18.5 Million component of the Compact that will deliver raw water from Mount Coffee to the water treatment plant at White Plains. This raw water I understand will be free of salt intrusion that takes place in the St. Paul River basin, thus improving the quality of water that will be supplied by the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation to Monrovia and its environs.”
 

He however bemoaned commercial losses LEC is enduring due to power theft, while also recounting progress made to combat the situation through the power theft law that makes stealing power a criminal offence.
 

“We are working to enforce this law, and I must use this opportunity to inform all Liberians and communities that stealing power is illegal and criminal and the Government will not hesitate to prosecute those who are in violation of the law,” said Dr. Weah.
 

He also directed the LEC management and the Ministry of Justice to cooperate in enforcing the power theft law, stressing “It is my understanding that the LEC has organized community programs to prevent power theft.”
 

He called on all Liberians to play their parts to stop the leakage of revenue to the LEC, pledging that the Government is committed to doing its part.

President Weah also said the Millennium Challenge Compact grant of $257 Million marked a significant high point in US-Liberia relations, stressing that it represents the largest non-emergency assistance ever given to Liberia by the United States.
 

According to the President, the Millennium Challenge Corporation enjoys broad-based bi-partisan support within the US Congress, stressing that it makes the compact a true reflection of the support of the American people to the people of Liberia.
 

“This significant support brings along with it an urgent responsibility to build upon the gifts of the American people by ensuring that the projects undertaken are protected, used for their intended purposes, and managed in a sustainable manner," he asserted further.
 

He assured the people of America that his government would prioritize the due care required of the investments made under the Compact.


President Weah declared that Liberia would not remain complacent with only one Compact, but will make it its mission to strive for a second compact, as other countries have done before.
 

The President said he has directed the MCC Compact Eligibility Committee to work closely with the US Government and MCC to enable us to qualify for another Compact in the future.
 

As Liberia moves toward a new compact, he said there is a need for the current Compact to come to a successful close by addressing all outstanding challenges. 
 

He named the lack of transformers and meters as two of several challenges hampering distribution of power,  stating that the Government, through the LEC, is now providing transformers to various communities and meters to many homes.
 

He urged the LEC Management to move very fast on installing the new meters because this lack of meters is part of the power theft story.
 

The President used the occasion to recognize the efforts of the government's teams in successfully implementing the compact, under the able leadership of the MCC Resident Country Director and the Chief Executive Officer of the Liberia Millennium Challenge Account.
 

He extended profound appreciation to the People of the United States for what he calls "gracious and transformative gift, which is in full alignment with our national development program."
 

He pledged that that the government will continue to work diligently until every Liberian is lifted out of the cycle of poverty which is the hallmark of the Pro-poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development (PAPD) in keeping with the focus of the Compact.
 

He thanked current Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor, former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and the 53rd Legislature for initiating and rectifying the compact.
 

The President also recognized the efforts of former US Ambassador to Liberia, Linda Thomas Greenfield and former Ambassador of the United States of America, Madam Christine Elder.

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