The company’s action over the last year, he said, is a clever attempt to escape its responsibilities as enshrined in the concession agreement signed between the company and the Government of Liberia. Since its announcement of the redundancy plan in 2020, the company has come under staunch criticism from the House of Representatives. During the appearance of the company’s top management before the House on June 14, 2020, plenary put a halt to the company’s redundancy plan pending a legislative inquest into its planned action. The Management’s appearance was based on a communication from Rep. Tarponweh, entreating the indulgence of the Plenary to invite the Management of Firestone to state reasons for its anticipated action. The company was also requested to produce its five-year financial reports and other subcontracting documents as part of the investigation.

Source: Front Page Africa August 04, 2020 08:59 UTC