AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCocaine Probe Sparks House Rift: Liberia’s House voted to hold a closed-door executive session on a US$19.2m cocaine seizure at Roberts International Airport, drawing a walkout and fresh calls for transparency as the Justice Ministry and LDEA cited intelligence and security sensitivity. Courtroom Tension in Tweah Case: Criminal Court ‘C’ moved to bar non-parties during jury-tampering allegations tied to former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr.’s acquittal, escalating a fight over court integrity versus public access. Concession Model Overhaul Push: Lawmakers urged President Boakai to redesign Liberia’s concession negotiations, shifting from royalty-based payments toward profit-sharing and equity participation for future deals. Energy Update for Monrovia: LEC says restored Mount Coffee capacity plus a new solar facility has boosted generation, letting it cut electricity imports from Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea. Human Trafficking Crackdown: Justice Minister Tweh reiterated government efforts to prosecute trafficking cases, while the Witness Protection Agency condemned the disclosure of whistleblower identities. Oil Discovery Questioned: The House called for further scientific testing of a reported crude oil find in Grand Bassa, saying evidence is not yet conclusive.
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