By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr.
The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission Executive Chairperson, Cllr. Alexandra K. Zoe has called on Liberians to collectively fight against corruption by embracing integrity, accountability, and transparency.
Cllr. Zoe’s statement was made in observance of the African Anti-Corruption Day, during which Liberia joined the host of other African Countries under the theme: “Scaling Up the Promotion of Integrity and Anti-Corruption Actions Across Africa.”
She has called for the urgent need to strengthen institutions, foster ethical leadership, enable active citizen participation, and sustain political commitment to combat corruption across the continent.
According to her, integrity must remain the cornerstone of public service, while transparency and accountability should guide the management of public resources.
The LACC boss noted that it is only through collective action that Liberia can build resilient institutions capable of delivering sustainable development and restoring public trust in governance.
The LACC Chairperson has further renewed calls towards the Commission’s commitment to achieving its statutory responsibilities, including preventing, investigating, and prosecuting corruption-related offenses, promoting integrity, recovering stolen public assets, and educating citizens on ethical conduct.
Cllr. Zoe said the LACC continues to strengthen collaboration with government institutions, development partners, civil society organizations, the media, the private sector, and community leaders to foster a culture of accountability and reinforce a zero-tolerance approach to corruption.
Despite progress in the country’s anti-corruption efforts, Cllr. Zoe acknowledged that corruption remains a major obstacle to national development, adding that the practice continues to undermine public service delivery, weaken state institutions, discourage investment, and deprive Liberians of opportunities for economic growth and prosperity.
“Overcoming these challenges requires the active participation of every citizen”, urging Liberians to reject corruption in all its forms and embrace the ⁶values of honesty, accountability, and patriotism.
The LACC Executive Chairperson also called on public officials to uphold the highest standards of integrity and faithfully discharge the responsibilities entrusted to them by the Liberian people.
She has urged citizens to report corrupt practices, demand accountability from public institutions, and serve as ambassadors of integrity within their homes, schools, workplaces, and communities.
“As we commemorate African Anti-Corruption Day, let us renew our collective commitment to building a Liberia where integrity prevails over corruption, public resources are used for the benefit of all, and accountability becomes the hallmark of governance,” she said.
African Anti-Corruption Day is observed annually on July 11 to raise awareness about the damaging effects of corruption and to promote coordinated efforts by African nations to strengthen transparency, accountability, and good governance.
