He cited findings from the General Auditing Commission (GAC), PPCC, Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), and the Ministry of Justice, all of which reportedly concluded that mandatory procurement steps were bypassed. His administration contends that Liberia lost more than US$50 million in potential revenue as a result of the deal. The TIA agreement, critics say, has become emblematic of opaque deals struck during past administrations, often at the expense of state revenue. The TIA agreement has long been dogged by controversy. As conference committees loom and negotiations intensify, the fate of the TIA agreement will test Liberia's commitment to anti-corruption reforms, constitutionalism, and investor assurance.

Source: Daily Observer February 09, 2026 14:59 UTC