MONROVIA, Liberia — A Verity News investigation has obtained a letter revealing that eleven City Solicitors, who have reportedly prosecuted cases on behalf of the Government of Liberia since August 2026, are still not on the government payroll.
The situation has raised concerns about the welfare and employment status of the prosecutors, who continue to perform prosecutorial duties for the State despite allegedly not receiving formal placement on the government’s payroll.
According to the letter obtained by Verity News, the eleven City Solicitors have been carrying out their responsibilities in the prosecution of criminal and other cases since their engagement in August.
However, the document indicates that the prosecutors remain without payroll status months after beginning their assignments.
The development has prompted concerns about whether the affected City Solicitors are receiving the financial compensation and employment benefits associated with their work for the Government of Liberia.
City Solicitors play a critical role in Liberia’s justice system, representing the State in the prosecution of criminal matters and supporting efforts to ensure that alleged offenders are brought before the courts.
The failure to place the eleven prosecutors on the government payroll could potentially affect their welfare and ability to effectively continue carrying out their official responsibilities.
Verity News is continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the matter, including the reasons behind the delay in placing the eleven City Solicitors on the government payroll and what steps authorities are taking to address their concerns.
The relevant authorities had not immediately provided a public explanation regarding the payroll status of the affected prosecutors as of the time of this report.
