Monrovia, Liberia–Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung has denied allegations linking him to bribery intended to influence an upcoming Supreme Court ruling. In a strongly worded statement issued Thursday, December 5, 2024, the Office described the accusations as “politically motivated attacks” aimed at undermining the administration’s credibility.
“There is no truth to the allegation that the Vice President instructed any payments for any reason,” the statement declared, emphasizing that Vice President Koung does not have the authority to direct government institutions to expend public resources.
The Vice President further clarified that his role, stating, “His constitutional duties are limited to assisting the President and presiding over the Senate. He is not empowered to authorize financial disbursements of any kind.”
The statement attributed the claims to a “deliberate campaign of misinformation” designed to tarnish the Vice President’s reputation for political advantage. It urged the public to focus on addressing Liberia’s pressing national issues rather than indulging in baseless distractions.
Vice President Koung reaffirmed his commitment to serving Liberia with integrity and upholding democratic values, vowing not to be derailed by unfounded allegations.
The allegations against the Vice President surfaced in a post by Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah, who accused Sekou Hussein Dukuly, Managing Director of the National Port Authority (NPA), of delivering $900,000 to Bella Casa Hotel. According to Kolubah, the funds were allegedly distributed to Senator Prince Moye, James Biney, and Emmanuel Nuquay under the Vice President’s directive, purportedly to sway a Supreme Court ruling in favor of the legislative majority bloc.
Meanwhile, Sekou Dukuly, Managing Director of the Freeport of Monrovia, has vehemently denied Kolubah’s claims. In a post on his Facebook page, Dukuly described the accusations as baseless and defamatory.
“It’s not only a lie but the cheapest propaganda that can’t pass any reasonable test,” Dukuly wrote, dismissing the allegations as an orchestrated attempt to sway the public minds.
