By: Melvin Flomo
The Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC) has strongly condemned a front-page publication by The Liberian Investigator newspaper, describing the report as false, misleading, and damaging to the Commission’s integrity.
The article, titled “PPC Disowns Yellow Machine Deal: Boakai Govt Faces ETON & EBOMAF-style Transparency Scandal,” allegedly quoted PPCC Executive Director Bodger Scott Johnson as saying the Commission had no involvement in the controversial Yellow Machine procurement deal. In a swift rebuttal, the PPCC clarified that no such statement was ever made by Mr. Johnson, nor was the Commission contacted for verification before the article was published.
“This assertion is categorically false,” the Commission stated. “At no time did Mr. Johnson made such a declaration to The Liberian Investigator or any other media entity.”
PPCC further emphasized that it collaborated closely with the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs (MOS) in the acquisition process and fully supports the government’s ARREST agenda. The Commission described attempts to link the procurement to past scandals involving ETON and EBOMAF as “baseless and irresponsible.”
Reaffirming its statutory role, the PPCC stressed its commitment to transparency, value-for-money, and integrity in public procurement processes. It encouraged media institutions to practice ethical journalism by cross-checking facts and seeking official clarifications before publication.
“The PPCC remains open to engaging with journalists to ensure accurate reporting on Liberia’s procurement systems,” the statement added.
The Commission concluded by urging all stakeholders to remain focused on fostering national development through legal and transparent procurement processes that serve the best interest of the Liberian people.
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