Monrovia, January 22, 2026 – The Liberian government has announced its decision to return 35 yellow machines procured in 2024, citing a discontinuation of the original purchase agreement. Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah confirmed the move, stating that there will be no renegotiation of the prior deal.

The machines, whose acquisition sparked public scrutiny, were initially unveiled by Minister of State Without Portfolio Mamaka Bility alongside senior officials. Their arrival raised concerns over transparency and fiscal responsibility, as key procurement details remained undisclosed at the time.

Minister Piah clarified that the government has terminated the earlier procurement process and has since engaged a new Chinese supplier. “The replacement equipment is expected in Liberia shortly,” he stated, though specifics of the new agreement were not immediately disclosed.

The initial procurement had drawn mixed reactions, with critics questioning the necessity and cost-effectiveness of the machinery. The latest development signals a shift in the government’s approach to infrastructure-related acquisitions, though further details on the revised terms are awaited.