By By: The People News Online
Capitol Hill, Liberia – The House of Representatives is again at the center of a financial storm as 18 million dollars meant for lawmakers and staff have mysteriously disappeared. The People Newspaper investigation suggests this could be one of the largest corruption scandals in the history of Liberia’s legislature.
The missing funds, intended as social security payments between 2018 and 2023, were disbursed during the speakership of Bhofal Chambers. Documents point to Deputy Speaker Thomas P. Fallah, who chaired the Ways, Means, and Finance Committee, and Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung, co-chair during the same period, as central figures in the transactions.
Records from the Ministry of Finance confirm payments to the House, but there is no accounting for how the 18 million dollars was used. When contacted, NASSCORP management neither confirmed nor denied the story, leaving the public demanding answers.
A history of corruption has long shadowed Liberia’s legislature. Past audits have exposed ghost salaries, inflated contracts, and unaccounted spending, but repeated calls for accountability have largely gone ignored.
The House of Representatives has refused audits for years, citing procedural delays and internal disagreements. Analysts say the real reasons include political protectionism and loopholes in financial oversight that allow leaders to block scrutiny and prevent transparency.
The latest revelations highlight a deep erosion of public trust. The People Newspaper is preparing to filed a formal complaint with the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, urging an immediate investigation into the missing funds.
Who stole the money? Until a full audit is conducted, the question remains unanswered, fueling public outrage and suspicion.
