I believe the starting point for this needed reversal is a strong look in the mirror. Rethinking our attitudes, perceptions of a government job and our collective sense of morality.
The political system in Liberia, for a long time, has operated under “grand ole benefactor(ism)“. Our leaders were either deeply involved in shady deals with principal operatives or vice versa - all the way to the very top ! These scenarios made it almost impossible to dismiss corrupt operatives/officials for fear of being exposed.
We all can remember Samuel Doe infamous dismissal of the 14 American financial experts, the mysterious fire at the Finance Ministry under Alvin Jones and the never ending recycling of political rethreads - politicians who only desire is/was a political appointment - even though their competence were questionable. To many observers it seemed misfits were constantly rewarded for their bad behavior and/or incompetence.
This current administration stands out for agreeing to the very GAC been implemented. I believe this is a testimony of its desire to fight corruption. What is needed I believe is for bodies similar to the “Serious Fraud Office in Ghana” to be set up. The Ghanaian SFO has the authority not only to unearth corrupt acts but to prosecute their perpetrators. I would love to see an expansion of the GAC mandate to include a prosecutorial arm.
No one expects AG Morlu to sing praises of the government, in this war against corruption, but to continue to do his part in the fight against waste, abuse and the blatant betrayal of the public trust, indeed in the cause of the people the struggle must continue !
Benjamin Kofa Fyneah
Gainesville, Florida
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