Dorr Cooper Opens Up On UL Disqualification
Monrovia, Liberia – David Dorr Cooper, the former Inspector General of the Ministry of Commerce, has finally spoken up after a year of public outcry over his contentious exclusion from the University of Liberia graduation list. He has shared shocking facts about what happened that he claims caused the incident.
The former official revealed on Monday, October 13, 2025, on the OK Morning Rush in Monrovia that he was not eligible for the graduation because he had never received an official admission letter from the university prior to starting his studies, a procedural error that ultimately came back to haunt him.
He additionally asserted that he was “trapped” into the university by a staff member, who permitted him to enroll without fulfilling the requirements for admission.
“Prior to enrolling at the University of Liberia, I did not receive an admission letter. I got in with the assistance of a university employee.” He clarified, “I’m positive that’s where the issue originated.”
During the discussion, he mentioned the process of transferring from a community college to the University of Liberia, including the involvement of the university president in facilitating the transfer.
The previous superintendent of Nimba County also discussed the difficulties encountered throughout the transfer procedure, such as the necessity of fulfilling specific standards and the assistance obtained from the university’s administration.
Cooper explained that professors and university employees provided assistance during the transition, discussing the requirements and the pride of the university management as a result of their persistence.
“Some claim I didn’t go to UL, while others claim I stole or used a dead body’s ID number. How is that possible? I used my personal ID number to get into the university. I am a member of our graduating class chatroom, I still have my grade sheets, and I know a few of my classmates. Everything that people said is untrue,” he said.
The former inspector’s revelation comes after months of public debate and social media criticism questioning his academic integrity and the credibility of his enrollment at the state-run university.
The expelled minister discussed the value of determination and perseverance in overcoming challenges and accomplishing academic objectives.
“How did I apply to graduate if I wasn’t a University of Liberia student? In contrast to high school, university requires you to apply and provide documentation before you can apply to graduate,” he explained.
It is recorded that the University of Liberia fired eight staff members who assisted Commerce Inspector Dorr Cooper in using fraudulent methods.
Following the release of the final report from its Special Committee to Investigate Academic Fraud, the UL administration made the decision to fire the employee on Tuesday, April 29. Additionally, one employee was suspended.
Cooper was judged by the committee to have participated in coordinated academic fraud schemes involving several university employees and departments.
Over the course of its four-month inquiry, the committee discovered a network of academic misconduct within the administrative apparatus of the university. The investigation looked at a number of purported fraud cases, most notably the “Dorr Cooper Incident.”
The Office of Information Technology (OIT), the Office of Enrollment Services (OES), and the Department of Public Administration (PADM) were among the units involved.
Reported by: Prince Saah
