Executive Mansion, Monrovia: -President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has suspended Mr. James A.S. Momoh, Superintendent of the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS), with immediate effect and without pay, pending the conclusion of a full and impartial investigation into allegations of administrative and financial misconduct.
The suspension follows serious reports received by the Office of the President, including:
• The unauthorized procurement of 6,500 desks and chairs, valued at USD
357,500;
• Alleged kickback schemes involving MCSS personnel, as highlighted in a
report by the Financial Intelligence Agency of Liberia;
• A USD 451,150.60 contract signed on July 11, 2024, for laboratory supplies
and services—reportedly executed outside of established procurement procedures.
These allegations, indicate a disturbing pattern of mismanagement and potential
corruption under Superintendent Momoh’s leadership.
In line with the Government’s commitment to good governance, transparency, and the
rule of law under the ARREST Agenda, the President has directed the Liberia Anti-
Corruption Commission (LACC) and relevant government entities to conduct a thorough
investigation into the matter.
Superintendent Momoh is further instructed to fully cooperate with the LACC and to
immediately hand over all MCSS property and official documents in his possession to the Chairperson of the MCSS Board, Mr. John-Charuk Siafa.
The Government of Liberia remains resolute in protecting the integrity of public
institutions and ensuring that those entrusted with public service are held to the highest standards of accountability and ethical conduct.
