A Verity News investigation has uncovered a disturbing twist in the ongoing alleged corruption scandal at the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS), suspended Superintendent James A.S. Momoh allegedly continued to collect his monthly salary despite a presidential order halting all pay during his suspension.
Multiple sources within the MCSS confirmed that Mr. Momoh, who was suspended on June 4, 2025, by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai over allegations of financial and administrative misconduct, reportedly collaborated with MCSS Human Resource Director Ms. Korpo Davis to redirect his salary from the entity’s usual International Bank (IB) account to a Guaranty Trust (GT) Bank account, effectively bypassing official protocols.
According to verified internal documents obtained by Verity News, Momoh’s July and August 2025 salaries were paid out through GT Bank, in direct violation of the President’s explicit directive that he should receive no compensation during the investigation period.
Forgery Allegations Surface
More alarmingly, sources allege that these unauthorized payments were processed using the forged signature of Acting Superintendent Dr. Augurie Stevens, who was appointed to head the institution following Momoh’s suspension.
Insiders say Ms. Davis, acting in concert with Mr. Momoh, manipulated payroll systems and falsified official documents to initiate the salary payments, deceiving the institution’s financial team into approving the disbursements.
An internal memo reviewed by this publication reveals that the GT Bank account used to receive the payments bears the same account number previously registered at IB Bank, suggesting a calculated attempt to mask the transfer and continue accessing public funds undetected.
Presidential Action and Expanded Investigation
President Boakai’s June 24 suspension order followed mounting reports of financial mismanagement, including:
The unauthorized procurement of 6,500 desks and chairs valued at USD 357,500
Alleged kickback schemes involving top MCSS officials
A USD 451,150.60 laboratory contract awarded outside of public procurement guidelines
The President tasked the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) and other oversight agencies to launch a full investigation into the scandal.
He also ordered Momoh to immediately surrender all MCSS property and documentation to Board Chair Mr. John-Charuk Siafa.
Despite this, evidence indicates that Momoh retained covert influence over the institution’s HR and payroll departments, enabling him to orchestrate the salary scheme from behind the scenes.
Public Outrage and Demands for Justice
The revelations have sparked national outrage, with educators, civil society groups, and anti-corruption campaigners demanding swift action.
“The fact that someone suspended for corruption can still receive public funds using forged signatures is a national embarrassment and a serious breach of public trust,” said Emmanuel Gbarnga, a governance reform advocate. “This case proves the need for real-time payroll audits and digital oversight systems in government agencies.”
Activists are now calling for the immediate suspension and possible arrest of Ms. Korpo Davis, pending a formal investigation into her alleged role in the scheme.
Sources close to the LACC suggest the investigation has widened to include possible charges of payroll fraud, forgery, conspiracy, and economic sabotage.
The commission has not yet issued an official statement on the new allegations.
As the MCSS corruption probe unfolds, this latest revelation highlights the critical need for deeper reform and accountability within Liberia’s public education system.
With children’s futures on the line, and public resources at risk, the nation watches closely as authorities work to restore integrity and transparency to one of its most essential institutions.
