Corruption Fallout: Boakai Sacks Top LTA Official After GAC Bombshell
By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has suspended Mr. Abdullah L. Kamara from his position as Acting Chairman of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), following a scathing report by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) that flags serious allegations of corruption and mismanagement. The government’s official suspension notice, shared via the Executive […]
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has suspended Mr. Abdullah L. Kamara from his position as Acting Chairman of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), following a scathing report by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) that flags serious allegations of corruption and mismanagement.
The government’s official suspension notice, shared via the Executive Mansion, cites Mr. Kamara’s involvement during his tenure as CEO of TAMMA Corporation—a private firm awarded contracts under the Liberia Digital Transformation Project (LDTP)—as the core issue. The GAC report alleges unauthorized payments totaling approximately L$262.8 million and US$450,000, with no procurement records, contracts, or proof of deliverables.
President Boakai’s decision includes a directive that Kamara is suspended without pay, effective immediately, and must fully cooperate with a comprehensive investigation led by the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), along with support from the Ministry of Justice. The LACC has reportedly classified Kamara as a person of interest and invited him for questioning regarding the irregular transactions.
Civil society observers have described the suspension as overdue—but necessary to uphold President Boakai’s pledge to maintain transparency and accountability in public service . Analysts note that Kamara’s dual role—beneficiary of state contracts as CEO of a private company and later regulator of LTA—raised serious conflict-of-interest concerns flagged in the 2024 GAC audit.
While no formal charges have been announced, the investigation is ongoing. Authorities say the suspension reflects the government’s intent to ensure due process and establish public trust. The outcome of the inquiry and any legal or administrative actions will determine Kamara’s future status and could send a broader signal about accountability in Liberia’s public institutions.
