Liberia: On 2nd Thoughts: Boakai’s “Yellow Machines” letter to the Legislature proves conflict of interest

By Othello B. Garblah

President Joseph Nyumah Boakai’s letter to the Legislature concerning the acquisition of some 285 earthmoving equipment has opened another Pandora’s box, raising issues about the acquisition procedures and conflicts of interest.

In his letter dated July 9, 2024, President Boakai informed members of both Houses that the government’s effort to acquire what is now known as “yellow machines” came out of a conversation with a long-time…