The Liberia National Commission on Arms (LiNCA) has expressed strong concern over what it describes as false and misleading information circulating in the media about its administration, particularly regarding the purchase of vehicles and other operational matters.
Recently, two talk show hosts including Nathaniel Vah of Kool FM and Onew Roberts of Truth FM alleged that LiNCA is plagued with corruption.
They claimed the Commission purchased new vehicles through questionable procurement processes, citing issues with pricing and the manner in which the vehicles were acquired.
Speaking at a press conference at LiNCA headquarters, Chairman James Fromayan dismissed the allegations as “toxic” and unprofessional, describing the talk show hosts as “bad apples” among otherwise credible journalists.
He said such claims were made without investigation and fell short of basic journalistic standards.
Fromayan disclosed that Nathaniel Vah had met with him privately, admitted to not verifying the information, and apologized for the misleading statements. According to Fromayan, Vah also promised to publicly retract the comments but has since failed to do so, prompting the Commission to file a formal complaint with the Press Union of Liberia and threaten legal action if the matter is not addressed.
Regarding a reported audit alleging financial and procedural lapses at LiNCA, Fromayan said the Commission was never formally notified about such an audit and did not endorse its findings.
He criticized the media outlets that publicized the report without first seeking the Commission’s side of the story, calling it a violation of basic journalism principles.
Addressing the vehicle controversy, LiNCA confirmed the purchase of new vehicles but insisted the process complied fully with Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC) regulations.
The Commission invited the public to review the procurement records and even took journalists on a tour of the newly acquired vehicles to demonstrate transparency.
Fromayan said the acquisitions were part of broader efforts to revamp the Commission since his appointment, citing institutional restructuring, facility upgrades, expansion programs, and staff capacity building as key achievements.
He stressed that these developments are essential for LiNCA to fulfill its statutory mandate of arms management in Liberia.
