Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf called on Liberia to enforce its anti-corruption laws more rigorously, saying the country has laws and institutions in place but lacks the will to prosecute offenders.
Sirleaf, who served as president from 2006 to 2018, told Liberia that passing anti-corruption legislation and creating integrity bodies are insufficient without follow-through. The former leader urged authorities to ensure that violations trigger investigations, prosecutions and real penalties. Her remarks challenge the gap between Liberia's legal framework and its enforcement record.
Sirleaf's statement reflects concerns about corruption in Liberia, where anti-corruption institutions exist but enforcement remains inconsistent. Her call for teeth in the laws suggests frustration with a pattern in which legal prohibitions exist on paper but rarely result in meaningful consequences for violators.