Monrovia – The Government of Liberia has announced plans to return 35 earth-moving machines, commonly referred to as “yellow machines,” that were imported under a controversial arrangement negotiated by Minister of State without Portfolio Mamaka Bility, as a newly negotiated procurement deal nears completion—rekindling public concern over wasteful spending and weak due diligence. “When the yellow machines story started, 35 yellow machines were brought into this country,” Piah said. Deal That Sparked Public OutcryMinister Bility had earlier been tasked to negotiate the acquisition of 285 pieces of earth-moving equipment to address Liberia’s deteriorating road infrastructure. In a communication read in both chambers of the 55th Legislature, the President stated that no agreement had been reached to purchase the yellow machines, contradicting widespread public perception. Public concern has also centered on the undisclosed logistical and administrative costs associated with transporting, storing, and returning the initial machines.

Source: Front Page Africa January 23, 2026 14:03 UTC