Monrovia, Liberia – The Five-Year Strategic Plan (2026–2030) of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) was formally unveiled on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the Royal Grand Hotel in Monrovia. The launch marks a renewed national commitment to strengthening honesty, responsibility, and openness in all spheres of society and government.
Dr. Augustine Konneh, Senior Advisor to the President of Liberia, graced the event, formally introducing the Strategic Plan and reiterating the government’s steadfast support for the LACC and its responsibility to fight corruption.
In her speech, LACC Executive Chairperson Cllr. Alexandra K. Zoe outlined the Commission’s accomplishments, difficulties, and future goals as outlined in the updated plan. She stressed that the Commission’s request for the creation of a Specialized Anti-Corruption Court is presently being reviewed by the legislature and will be fulfilled within the allotted five years.
The Strategic Plan is “a call to action for all Liberians, government institutions, civil society, development partners, and citizens alike,” according to Mr. Ernest R. Hughes, Vice Executive Chairperson. He emphasized further that the strategy is a national road map for creating a Liberia free of corruption via bravery, cooperation, and shared responsibility.
Noting that the launch represents “the beginning of a new chapter one defined by courage, collaboration, and unwavering resolve,” Mr. Hughes also thanked the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), diplomatic missions, and international partners for their technical and moral support in developing the strategy.
Resident Representative Mr. Aliou Mamadou Dia, speaking on behalf of the United Nations, praised the LACC leadership for the achievement, pointing out Liberia’s recent improvement in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) from 25/100 to 27/100 and a ranking increase from 145th to 135th out of 180 nations. This was a “historic breakthrough, the first notable progress in many years,” according to him.
However, Mr. Dia warned that corruption continues to be a significant barrier to Liberia’s progress and development, calling for coordinated and resolute action to fight it.
At the event, representatives from the government of Liberia, UNDP, civil society organizations, integrity institutions, and donor and development partners came together to reaffirm their commitment to the country’s anti-corruption efforts.
