The Joint Committee on Investment and Concessions and Transport of the House of Representatives has taken firm action following the failure of Liberia Traffic Management (LTM) to attend a scheduled investigative hearing on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
The hearing was convened in response to a petition from disgruntled employees of the Ministry of Transport raising concerns over the concession awarded to LTM.
While all other summoned parties complied with the Committee’s call, LTM was absent without any formal excuse, causing a delay in the investigative process.
Consequently, the Joint Committee has placed a “still order” on all LTM operations, pending a comprehensive legislative review of the concession agreement.
During this period, the Ministry of Transport is instructed to resume its full statutory functions, which include:
Motor vehicle registration
Issuance of driver’s licenses
Enforcement of transport-related regulations in collaboration with the Liberia National Police
The Chief Clerk of the House has been directed to officially communicate these directives to the relevant agencies.
Furthermore, the Inspector General of Police has been tasked with supporting the Ministry of Transport in enforcing Liberia’s motor vehicle and traffic laws while LTM remains inactive.
In addition, LTM and its legal representatives have been summoned to appear before the Joint Committee on Monday to address charges of contempt due to their repeated failure to comply with legislative summons.
The House affirms its commitment to transparency, accountability, and proper enforcement of concession agreements for the benefit of the Liberian public.
