Monrovia – The Executive Director of the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), Mr. Ansu V. S. Dulleh Sr., and three senior staff members are accused of diverting donor and Government of Liberia funds after allegedly failing to attend the COP30 Climate Conference in Brazil, despite receiving sponsorship and Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) for the trip.
By Edwin G. Genoway, Jr., edwin.genoway@frontpageafricaonline.com
FrontPage Africa has gathered information indicating that Mr. Dulleh and the three officials did not travel to Brazil for the high-level climate meeting, even though their participation was reportedly financed by donors and the Liberian government. Only the NDMA’s Head of Legal Affairs, Atty. Mrs. Ellen Ziah-Nimley, is confirmed to have attended the conference.
COP30, a major international summit on climate change and disaster risk reduction, was held at the Hangar Convention Centre in Belém, Brazil, from November 10 to November 21, 2025. The event brought together global leaders, policymakers, and heads of disaster management agencies to discuss climate adaptation, mitigation, and environmental protection.
Funds Allocated, No Travel
According to a whistleblower, Mr. Dulleh and his delegation were allocated travel funds and DSA to attend COP30. However, they allegedly failed to travel and have not returned the funds to the government.
FrontPage Africa gathered that these officials’ travel was funded by the Government of Liberia through the NDMA budget. Mr. Dulleh himself was reportedly sponsored by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), while another official, Mrs. Roberts, was sponsored by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR).
Despite the multiple sponsorships, Atty. Ellen Ziah-Nimley was the only NDMA official who actually traveled to Brazil for the conference.
Climate of Fear at NDMA
Sources within the NDMA told FrontPage Africa that employees are afraid to speak openly about internal issues. One staff member, who requested anonymity, said:
“There are lots of things going on here at the NDMA, but we can’t speak about it because he always tells us that he’s untouchable due to the role his party played in bringing the current government to power. He feels entitled to the job and says the NDMA is his party slot.”
Another source alleged that Mr. Dulleh frequently claims close ties to the presidency and runs the institution as though his word is final, creating a culture of fear among staff.
Political Ties and Growing Scrutiny
Mr. Dulleh serves not only as Executive Director of NDMA but also as Chairman of the All Liberia Coalition Party (ALCOP), one of the political parties that backed President Joseph Nyumah Boakai during the 2023 elections. Following President Boakai’s victory, Mr. Dulleh was appointed to head the NDMA.
Since his appointment, several allegations of corruption and mismanagement have been leveled against him, yet he has remained in office.
ALCOP itself has been rocked by internal disputes. Some party members have accused Mr. Dulleh of weak leadership, alleging that he failed to secure legislative seats for the party in the 2023 elections and did not provide transparent financial reports. A group identifying itself as “concerned partisans” has publicly demanded his resignation, accusing him of mismanaging party funds.
Calls for Suspension
The allegations at NDMA have drawn national attention. Civil society groups, including the Coalition of Civil Society Organizations of Liberia (COCSOL), have called on President Boakai to suspend Mr. Dulleh.
In an August 3, 2025 press release, COCSOL disclosed that the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) and the General Auditing Commission (GAC) placed Mr. Dulleh under investigation in March 2025 over alleged corruption and mismanagement of disaster response funds. The Liberian Senate has also reportedly reviewed aspects of the allegations.
Despite the ongoing investigations and public pressure, Mr. Dulleh has neither been suspended nor removed from office—fueling claims by critics that he is politically “untouchable.”
No Response from NDMA Boss
Before publishing this report, FrontPage Africa contacted Mr. Dulleh to offer him the opportunity to respond to the allegations.
A professional inquiry was sent via text message outlining claims that he and members of his delegation received sponsorship and DSA for COP30 but failed to attend. Follow-up calls and messages were sent on December 8 and December 9, 2025.
As of the time of publication, Mr. Dulleh had not responded to FrontPage Africa’s inquiries, and no confirmation has been received that the alleged funds were refunded.
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