President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has suspended the controversial contract between the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) and Telecom International Alliance (TIA) following damning reports of fraud and irregularities uncovered by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) and the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC).
In Executive Order No. 154, issued on Friday , October 31, 2025, President Boakai ordered the immediate halt of all activities under the contract for Telecommunication Traffic Monitoring Services. The President’s decision comes after investigations revealed that the agreement was marred by violations of the Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC) Act and was awarded under questionable circumstances.
According to the findings, TIA was awarded the lucrative contract despite the PPCC’s recommendation against it, in breach of Section 32 of the PPCC Act of 2010. The reports further disclosed that the company was registered in the U.S. state of Delaware only four days after obtaining the bid documents and was not incorporated in Liberia until nearly ten months after winning the contract.
The audit also found that key contract terms were unlawfully modified — increasing TIA’s revenue share from 35% to 49% — and the duration was extended by an additional 20 years without justification or proof of value for money.
President Boakai has directed the LTA to immediately cease implementation of the agreement, while instructing the Ministry of Justice to take legal action in accordance with the Penal Code and relevant laws.
Citing the critical role of telecommunications monitoring in national security and revenue assurance, the President ordered the LTA and the PPCC to swiftly engage a qualified and compliant service provider to ensure continuity of operations.
The Executive Mansion also announced plans to notify the Legislature and seek the repeal of any prior laws or ratifications relating to the suspended contract.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to integrity and good governance, President Boakai declared that his government “will not tolerate corruption or the abuse of public trust.”
“The Government of Liberia will continue to take decisive actions to safeguard national resources and ensure that all public contracts serve the best interest of the Liberian people,” the President said.
The suspension marks one of the Boakai administration’s most decisive anti-corruption actions to date, signaling a renewed push for accountability in public contracting.
