‎𝗥𝗲𝗽. 𝗠𝗼𝗶𝗺𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝘀-𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳o𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 O𝗳 𝗩𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆

Monrovia-December 5, 2025: Bong County Electoral District #6 Representative, Moima Briggs-Mensah, has called on the Legislature to take concrete action in enforcing its previously agreed-upon policy restricting the cost of public officials’ vehicles to no more than US $45,000.

Speaking during Thursday’s session, Rep. Briggs-Mensah expressed concern that several officials within the Executive Branch—including Ministers and Director-Generals—are reportedly using vehicles valued above US $60,000, in clear violation of the policy. She emphasized that such actions undermine the Legislature’s efforts to promote fiscal discipline and responsible public spending.

The Bong County lawmaker urged Plenary to ensure that the policy is uniformly applied across all branches of government and that corrective measures are taken where violations have occurred.

Rep. Briggs-Mensah further called on the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) to provide clarity on how the Government intends to raise revenue or make contributions to the national budget following the suspension of the Telecommunications International Gateway (TIA) agreement. She noted that the TIA has historically served as a significant revenue stream, and the lack of an alternative framework poses a challenge to the FY2025 budget.

The lawmaker lamented that “not a single cent” from what previously accrued under the TIA has been placed in the current draft budget, raising concerns about potential revenue gaps and the overall financial sustainability of the national spending plan.

Rep. Briggs-Mensah called for swift action, transparency, and accountability to ensure the national budget reflects realistic revenue sources and adheres to agreed fiscal policies.

Alphonso Toweh

Has been in the profession for over twenty years. He has worked for many international media outlets  including: West Africa Magazine, Africa Week Magazine, African Observer and  did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Times, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He is the current correspondent for Reuters 
 He holds first  MA with honors in International  Relations and a  candidate for second master in International Peace studies and Conflict  Resolution from the University of Liberia.