Monrovia – Suspended Performing Chairperson of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority Abdullah L. Kamara, says the dismissal of all legal prices in opposition to him by Felony Courtroom “C” has restored his rights, integrity, and public belief, describing the ruling as a victory for reality and the rule of regulation.
Talking at a press convention on Friday, Kamara expressed “profound gratitude” to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for suspending him through the investigation — a transfer he described as “tough however needed” to permit the justice system to work with out interference.
“I stood, I confronted the accusations head-on, and I trusted the method. At the moment, I’m vindicated,” Kamara declared, including that his suspension ought to set “a brand new bar” for accountability, the place no official is above the regulation.
Kamara was charged by the Liberia Anti-Corruption Fee (LACC) in 2024 over allegations he says had been first made on Fb, sparking reputational and monetary losses, together with the withdrawal of worldwide help from his vocational faculty.
Whereas commending the LACC’s position in preventing corruption, Kamara cautioned graft establishments to conduct evidence-based, politically impartial investigations, warning that “missteps not solely hurt harmless folks however can weaken public confidence.” He additionally criticized sections of the Liberian media for what he described as sensational, unverified reporting that may “construct or destroy lives.”
The embattled LTA boss recounted a string of achievements throughout his one-year tenure as Performing Chair, together with resolving the worth ground dispute within the telecom sector, advancing development of the LTA’s first headquarters to 70% completion, spearheading digital transformation tasks, internet hosting Liberia’s first DIGITECH EXPO, and launching initiatives to coach 10,000 youth in digital abilities.
Kamara, who has over 35 years of expertise in ICT and telecommunications, reiterated his dedication to constructing a safe nationwide information spine, selling native participation within the profitable tech sector, and empowering youth for the digital future.
“This second isn’t just about my private vindication,” he mentioned. “It’s about reaffirming our perception in reality, justice, and the enduring worth of public belief. To each younger chief watching in the present day, keep in mind this: your integrity is your armor. By no means take it off.”
