‎A Symbol of Impunity: The Dukuly Case and Liberia’s Governance Crisis – Thomas Kruah

‎A Symbol of Impunity: The Dukuly Case and Liberia’s Governance Crisis – Thomas Kruah

It is deeply concerning that the Liberian National Police’s own investigative report—though widely regarded as compromised—nonetheless implicated Mr. Sekou H. Dukuly in an apparent conflict of interest.

‎According to the findings, in November 2022, complainant Yang Dan and the accused, Mr. Dukuly, together with several associates, jointly established five business entities registered with the Liberia Business Registry. These companies were reportedly created to conduct a wide range of commercial activities, including the import and export of goods, wholesale and retail trade of petroleum products, and the extraction of precious minerals such as diamonds and gold.

‎The identified companies include:

‎1. Duke Global Investment Limited
‎2. Afrique Investment Limited
‎3. Upstream Investment Limited
‎4. A.M. Duke Investment Group of Companies
‎5. Seyang Investment Limited

‎All five entities were incorporated after Mr. Dukuly’s appointment at the Liberia National Port Authority (NPA), a fact that raises significant ethical and governance concerns. This sequence of events has intensified public skepticism and renewed calls for accountability within the administration.

‎Despite these revelations, many observers doubt that any disciplinary measures will be taken. Reports indicate that Mr. Dukuly often tells his subordinates that he “purchased the NPA with his hard-earned money.” Such remarks have come to symbolize the growing perception of impunity and entrenched corruption within Liberia’s public institutions.

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