A 12-member jury has returned a unanimous not guilty verdict in the Corruption case involving Abdullah Kamara and the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), dealing a significant blow to the government’s prosecution.
Kamara, a former Acting Chairman of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), was acquitted on all six counts, including allegations of abuse of public finances, criminal conspiracy, and economic sabotage. The verdict marks the second time Kamara has triumphed over the government in the same matter, raising fresh questions about the strength of the case brought against him.
The government had accused Kamara of orchestrating the misappropriation of over US$52,000 and LRD 2.5 million, funds allegedly intended for a digital training initiative aimed at empowering 10,000 Liberian youths in 2023. Prosecutors claimed the money was obtained under false pretenses through Kamara and his affiliated corporation.
However, throughout the trial, Kamara firmly maintained his innocence, entering a plea of not guilty to all charges. His defense team consistently argued that the accusations lacked credible evidence and were politically motivated.
Kamara was previously suspended from his position at the LTA to face the corruption charges initiated by the LACC. With this latest acquittal, legal observers say the case may significantly impact public confidence in anti-corruption efforts.
As the courtroom settled after the verdict, Kamara emerged vindicated once again, leaving the government to reassess its prosecutorial strategy in one of Liberia’s most closely watched corruption cases.
