Ambassador, arguing that Liberia does not have the money to finance a re-run of the Presidential and general elections. Also, the election should produce a corrupt leader who will present the outgoing President as a reformist for other leaders to emulate. Therefore, when President Sirleaf awarded 62 sweetheart deals, her government did not only borrow money to replace the lost revenue, but subordinates, new profiteers and consumers also felt that bribe-offering was a better way to do business. Moving forward, not prosecuting corrupt officials did not only allow investors to maximize their profits, but it also helped and continues to help President Sirleaf to cover up her involvement or awareness of corruption. Interestingly, owners of PACG are Stephen Cashin, longtime American business partner of President Sirleaf, George Kofi-Atta, Finance Minister of Ghana and longtime business partner of President Sirleaf and Madame Ellen Johnson Sirleaf herself.

Source: Front Page Africa December 08, 2017 03:11 UTC