The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) wants President Weah to promptly act by ensuring that LEITI’s reputation and position, previously employed on the global stage, are restored. In a statement issued yesterday, September 11, in Monrovia, CENTAL recommended timely reconstitution of the multi-stakeholders group as well as full compliance with the LEITI Act and EITI Standards. As one of a number of anti-corruption and professional bodies, CENTAL said LEITI’s independence must be maintained or restored, in order to enjoy the confidence and support of the public, development partners and the international community. “We are seriously concerned about reports of the suspension of Liberia’s membership with the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI),” CENTAL said. According to CENTAL, had the President listened and consulted all relevant stakeholders on the matter, this unfortunate situation would have been averted.

Source: Daily Observer September 12, 2018 03:22 UTC