Monrovia, Liberia – President George Manneh Weah has named Cllr. Charles Gibson not NOCAL board chairman Cllr. Charles Gibson, as Officer-In-Charge (OIC) of the Liberia Anti- Corruption Commission (LACC), replacing James Verdier until further notice.

After Cllr. Charles Gibson was appointed as officer in charge at LACC many to him to be denied justice minister nominee Cllr. Charles Gibson who was denied confirmation by the Liberian Senate on ground that he tricked his clients before.

The Liberian leader also instructed Cllr. Gibson who has worked over the years with Cllr. Verdier to ensure adherence to Section 10.1(d) of the National Code of Conduct, which states that, “Every Public Official and Employee of Government involved in making decisions affecting contracting, tendering or procurement, and issuance of licenses of various types shall sign performance or financial bonds and shall in addition declare his or her income, assets and facilities prior to office and thereafter; (d) upon retirement or resignation.”

This mandate clearly indicates that former officials of the Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf administration are to be audited.

The President expressed trust and confidence in Cllr. Gibson’s ability to perform.

Cllr. James Verdier was appointment by former President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and subsequently confirmed by the Liberian Senate February 24, 2014.

In line with the Law establishing the LACC, the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Commission shall be appointed by the President for a term of five (5) years each, and shall be eligible for reappointment for one additional term of five (5) years.

By Fofee Jarbe

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