The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) joined Integrity Institutions, Civil Society Actors, Development Partners, and the Office for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court (OWECC-L) in a pivotal dialogue focused on collaboration and complementarity in closing Liberia’s long-standing accountability gap particularly through the establishment of a National Anti-Corruption Court.

Representing the Executive Chairperson, Cllr. Alexandra Kormah Zoe, Vice Executive Chairperson Mr. Ernest Hughes emphasized that the fight against corruption is rooted in the Liberian people’s demand for justice, fairness, and good governance.

Cllr. Zoe, serving as a panelist during the discussion, shared her insights on what would make the proposed court effective: independence, credibility, and sustained collaboration. She also highlighted key considerations for success such as political non-interference, judicial autonomy, transparent appointments, modern legal frameworks, and public awareness.

She stressed that without a specialized Anti-Corruption Court, corruption cases risk being stalled, weakened, or deprioritized due to political pressure, resource constraints, and judicial delays.

The collective message from the gathering was clear:

Liberia needs a specialized Anti-Corruption Court that treats corruption as a national threat and responds with urgency and priority.

Let this dialogue mark a renewed national commitment to justice and integrity.