MONROVIA — The suspended Director General of the Liberia Agricultural Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA), Christopher D. Sankolo, has reacted to his clearance by the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), declaring that truth has prevailed after months of investigation into allegations of corruption and financial impropriety leveled against him.
By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com
Sankolo, in an emotional statement posted on his official Facebook page on Thursday, expressed gratitude to God and reflected on his tenure at LACRA, the challenges he faced, and what he described as tangible reforms achieved under his leadership before his suspension.
His reaction came a day after the LACC confirmed that it found no evidence to support the allegations against him.
“Indeed, God is great,” Sankolo wrote, as he recounted assuming office on April 1, 2024, at a time when LACRA was widely viewed as a downgraded and little-known public institution. Sankolo, reflecting on the outcome, declared that “a buried truth, no matter the depth, will always rise,” and attributed his vindication to divine intervention, giving glory to God for what he described as a moment of justice and restoration.
According to him, even friends, colleagues, and some senior government officials questioned his decision to resign from the West African Examinations Council to take up the leadership of LACRA.
Despite initial doubts, Sankolo said he accepted the assignment as a challenge, pledging to transform the institution. He recalled that at his first general staff and management meetings, he promised a complete rebranding of LACRA, including improved working conditions, staff transportation, stable electricity, running water, communication systems, insurance coverage, and a professional work environment.
Sankolo stated that within one year, the administration had achieved most of those commitments, noting that visible evidence of reform remains at the authority’s headquarters.
He further disclosed that part of his long-term vision was to ensure that by 2026, LACRA would independently cover staff salaries and benefits while contributing at least one million United States dollars annually to the national budget.
According to Sankolo, by the time of his suspension, nearly 1.5 million United States dollars had been left in LACRA’s accounts, which he described as a testament to fiscal discipline and sound financial management.
He also referenced the Performance Management and Compliance System introduced at the start of President Joseph Nyumah Boakai’s administration, under which cabinet ministers and heads of agencies were required to sign performance contracts. Sankolo said LACRA worked diligently to meet its performance benchmarks, culminating in national recognition.
On June 12, 2025, LACRA was awarded by President Boakai as the number one performing government institution in excellence, accountability, and leadership for the year 2024.
However, just twelve days later, on June 26, 2025, Sankolo was suspended from office following allegations of corruption and financial impropriety, and his case was forwarded to the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission for investigation.
After seven months of investigation, the LACC issued Sankolo a Certificate of Clearance on January 15, 2026, absolving him of all allegations. The clearance, issued under case reference number 00591, confirmed that the Commission found no evidence sufficient to establish criminal liability or justify prosecution.
In its findings, the LACC stated that the investigation involved a comprehensive review of documents, financial records, and other relevant materials, as well as an assessment of information gathered throughout the investigative process. The Commission concluded that there was no probable cause to pursue legal or criminal proceedings against Sankolo.
The LACC further clarified that no charges were filed and that the matter has been formally closed. It emphasized that the clearance was based strictly on the evidence reviewed and should not be interpreted as an endorsement beyond the scope of the specific inquiry. The Commission also underscored that the decision is final and binding, revoking any previous related clearances.
The anti-graft body reiterated that its investigation was conducted independently, professionally, and in accordance with its statutory mandate to prevent and combat corruption while ensuring fairness and due process.
Under Sankolo’s leadership prior to his suspension, LACRA was also recognized as the leading government agency in the implementation of the Performance Management and Compliance System, a distinction that further fueled public debate surrounding his suspension and subsequent clearance.
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