Gbala’s leave of absence an acknowledgment of conflict? Gbala’s leave points to a potential conflict in the matter. The LACC’s internal investigation into the matter cited only ‘administrative lapses’ regarding the Vice Chairperson’s transactions and fell short of concluding that corruption had occurred. Widespread allegations of corruption of public sector corruption does very little to increase public and stakeholders’ confidence in the governance process. “A better Liberia is only assured when corruption is robustly and sincerely fought with the required resources, commitment, political will, and citizens’ participation!” it added.