Liberia: Sen. Cyrus Alleges Bribery in Legislature

What the report says

Liberia’s Lofa County Senator Momo Tarnuekollie Cyrus has publicly accused some members of the National Legislature of taking bribes and kickbacks tied to the approval of concession and service agreements. In remarks reported by The New Dawn and distributed by AllAfrica, Cyrus said such conduct appears to favor foreign companies operating in Liberia over the public interest.

Cyrus, who chairs the Senate Committee on Defense, Security, Intelligence and Veterans Affairs, argued that corruption and personal enrichment among lawmakers have worsened the country’s development problems. He singled out agreements connected to APM Terminals, MedTech, the Cargo Tracking Note arrangement and Liberia Traffic Management, questioning whether they have produced clear benefits for ordinary Liberians.

The senator urged colleagues to act with patriotism, integrity and independence when handling national contracts and other legislative matters. He framed the issue as one of accountability and warned against placing private gain above the country’s needs. His comments were made in Monrovia and reported on November 10, 2026.

The article notes that Cyrus did not name specific lawmakers, and it did not include documentary evidence or responses from the people or companies mentioned. The allegations therefore remain unproven. More broadly, the dispute highlights continuing scrutiny in Liberia over how public contracts are negotiated and whether they serve national development goals.