“The president’s appointment is in total contravention of the 2009 Act that created the anti-graft institution,” PWYP said. The appointment received its initial international condemnation from Global Witness (GW) that called for the immediate withdrawal of the nominee. “The government, especially President Weah, must do nothing to undermine that, whether directly or indirectly,” Miamen said. He noted that President Weah overstepped the limits of his authority by ascribing to his office unassigned powers; something which is worrisome and must have no place in the new Liberia. LEITI is an autonomous Liberian agency responsible for advancing transparency in Liberia’s forestry, oil, mining, and agricultural plantation sectors.

Source: Daily Observer April 02, 2018 02:31 UTC