The Central Office Workers Association of the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS) has called for the immediate dismissal of Superintendent James A.S. Momoh and Madam Sonita Dangan, the Director for Curriculum and Instruction, citing widespread corruption and administrative malpractices under their leadership. The group made their demands known in a press release on April 14, 2025, emphasizing the severe negative impact their actions have had on the institution and its staff.
In the statement, the association claims that the leadership under Momoh and Dangan has brought the once-promising MCSS to the brink of collapse, overwhelmed by financial mismanagement, corruption, and a series of administrative failures. The workers argue that both individuals are no longer fit to serve, accusing them of various unethical practices that have undermined the institution’s integrity and ability to deliver quality education.Among the specific allegations outlined in the press release is the unlawful increase in student medical insurance fees.
The standard fee was allegedly raised from L$1,200 to L$1,500, with the extra L$300 per student diverted into an account linked to Madam Dangan. The Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) has reportedly frozen the account and referred the matter to the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) for further investigation.The association also accuses the leadership of creating undefined positions within the system, leading to an unnecessary surge in MCSS employment. The number of employees reportedly increased from 1,150 to over 2,000 in just one year, with many new hires allegedly unqualified or placed through nepotistic channels.Further allegations include fraud related to student scholarships, travel funds, and payroll padding.
The group claims that some students studying abroad were forced to pay for their travel expenses, despite these costs being covered by public funds. Additionally, the number of so-called “volunteers” on the payroll increased dramatically, with many of these individuals allegedly using forged documents to secure payments.The workers also raise concerns about the failure to hold regular senior management meetings, inadequate communication, and a general lack of oversight. They argue that these failures have created an environment where corruption and mismanagement have thrived, damaging the overall functioning of the MCSS.
The press release concludes with a call for a comprehensive audit of MCSS finances and recruitment records, along with the removal of the current leadership. The workers insist that the MCSS must be restored to its rightful place as a center of learning and education, free from corruption and administrative dysfunction.”We demand the immediate removal of Superintendent James A.S. Momoh and Madam Sonita Dangan,” the statement reads. “Our schools, our teachers, and most importantly our students deserve better. MCSS must be rescued and restored to its rightful place.”The association has called on the MCSS Council, the Ministry of Education, and President Joseph N. Boakai to take swift action to address these concerns and restore integrity to the institution before it is too late.
