Monrovia – Former Defense Minister Brownie J. Samukai has testified in open court, saying that former President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf authorized the withdrawals of funds from the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) pension account. “All withdrawals made out of this account (AFL Pension Account) were done, having sought and received the authorization of the Commander-In-Chief (Former President Sirleaf) of the Armed Forces of Liberia,” he testified. Defendant Samukai also testified that he was ordered by former President Sirleaf to withdraw funds from the account to support the AFL operations. The former Defense Minister further testified that there were series of meetings held between former President Sirleaf, Minister of National Defense, the AFL High Command and President Weah on the reimbursement of the AFL funds. – Brownie Samukai, Former Minister of Defense“Incoming President Weah confirmed that he held discussions with the President (Sirleaf) on this matter – meaning the recommendations from the board of inquiry on the AFL Pension funds.

Source: Front Page Africa March 10, 2020 07:18 UTC