“The agreements that we are signing today in the Executive are based on the legal framework that you have established,” Jallah told plenary. It is you, this honorable body.”He stressed that if Liberia believes it has outgrown its current mineral development and concession framework, it is the Legislature’s responsibility to amend the laws. Jallah further described the existing concession framework as unsustainable, arguing that Liberia is not maximizing benefits from its natural resources. Rep. Seboe Rejects ‘Blame Game’Representative Dixon Seboe, whose question prompted the exchange, took exception to the LRA boss’ comments, suggesting that lawmakers should not shoulder full responsibility for so-called bad deals. LRA Reports US$3.4 Million PaymentIn a related development, the LRA disclosed that Cavalla Resources has made a partial payment of US$3.4 million toward an outstanding obligation of US$7.64 million owed to the Government of Liberia.

Source: Front Page Africa February 23, 2026 07:07 UTC