Monrovia, Liberia – Nimba County District #4 Representative Ernest Manseah has raised concerns over recent debates surrounding the reduction of petroleum storage fees and accusations of political targeting within the sector.
In a strongly worded statement, Rep. Manseah questioned whether any other Liberian-owned business besides Srimex, operated by Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah Bility, is involved in the storage tank operations. He noted that if Srimex is the only company affected, it raises doubts about Rep. Bility’s claim that the administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung is deliberately targeting his business interests.
Rep. Manseah further inquired whether the recent reduction in storage fees was based on recommendations from the presidential committee chaired by Vice President Koung.
“This is not an attack on your political career, Comrade Musa,” he wrote, stressing that policy differences should not be mistaken for political rivalry.
The Nimba lawmaker went on to outline what he considered true political attacks, citing examples where politicians publicly undermined colleagues in their home districts or embarked on projects without involving sitting representatives or senators.
“A political attack,” he emphasized, “is when you go to Lofa and say JNB has done nothing for his people… or when you go to Nimba and announce you will remove all current lawmakers.”
Rep. Manseah’s comments come amid mounting political tensions over petroleum sector reforms and the influence of lawmakers with business interests in the industry.
