The Liberia Anti‑Corruption Commission (LACC) has acknowledged receiving a petition from the Alternative National Congress (ANC) seeking a full investigation into the Mano River Union (MRU) Center for Regional Peace and Development Project in Foya, Lofa County.
In a June 4, 2026 letter to ANC Chairman Cllr. Lafayette O. Gould, the Commission confirmed it has launched a preliminary assessment to determine whether the allegations surrounding the project merit a formal probe. The LACC emphasized that all complaints are handled independently and in strict adherence to due process.
The ANC’s petition, filed on May 25, raises serious concerns about the legality, transparency, and financing of the multimillion‑dollar MRU Center. The party alleges that construction began around September 10, 2024 under what insiders described as a “National Secret” directive — a move they say bypassed procurement rules and legislative oversight.
Government officials have since stated that the project is fully owned by the Government of Liberia and funded through contributions from several State‑Owned Enterprises (SOEs), including NASSCORP, the National Port Authority, the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company, and the Liberia Electricity Corporation. The ANC argues these contributions were made outside the national budget and without legislative appropriation, potentially violating the Public Financial Management Act and the PPCC Act.
The party also points to conflicting government statements about the project’s cost, authorization, and purpose as further grounds for suspicion of misuse of public resources.
The MRU Center is a flagship government initiative intended to host regional peace, security, and diplomatic engagements. The seven‑acre facility features a 500‑seat conference hall and nine secure accommodation units, strategically located near the Liberia–Sierra Leone–Guinea border triangle. The government maintains that the secrecy surrounding construction was necessary due to security considerations for a facility expected to host high‑level dignitaries.
The LACC says it may request additional documents or clarification from the ANC as its assessment continues, reaffirming its commitment to impartiality, professionalism, and the rule of law.
