Liberia: Boakai’s Anti-Corruption Credibility Tested as Indicted Gbarpolu Superintendent Gets Presidential Commissioning
President Boakai commissioning indicted Gbarpolu County Superintendent Zinnah MONROVIA — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s commitment to fighting corruption is facing renewed public scrutiny following his decision to commission Gbarpolu County Superintendent Sam K. Zinnah, who is among five individuals indicted in connection with the controversial US$425,000 Yellow Machines procurement scandal. By Augustus D.R. Bortue The controversy has intensified as the corruption case remains unresolved, with the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) reporting that proceedings scheduled to commence on September 14, 2026, at the 16th Judicial Circuit Court in Bopolu were postponed after a member of the defense reportedly submitted an excuse for nonappearance. The latest development has renewed concer…
