𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲’𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴

Monrovia, Liberia – July 29, 2025 – The House of Representatives Joint Committee on Investment & Concession and Transport has called on the Liberia Traffic Management (LTM) to attend an important hearing on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 12:00 noon in the Speaker’s Conference Room at the Capitol Building.

This hearing is part of the Committee’s ongoing investigation into the concession agreement recently signed between LTM and the Ministry of Transport. Lawmakers want to clarify the legal and operational details of the deal and address concerns about its possible effects on Liberia’s transport system.

Besides LTM, other key agencies are also required to attend. These include the Liberia National Police (LNP), the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Justice, and a group of concerned employees from the Transport Ministry. The Committee says their input is essential to fully understand what the concession means for the government and the people of Liberia.

Before the hearing, Committee members stressed the importance of transparency and accountability in handling such agreements. They said calling multiple stakeholders shows how important this issue is, especially regarding road safety, traffic management, and the rights of citizens and transport workers.

“We are committed to carefully reviewing every part of this concession for the benefit of the Liberian people,” the Committee said in a statement. “We need full cooperation from everyone invited to help us understand the terms, legal status, and wider impact of this agreement.”

The deal between the Ministry of Transport and LTM has sparked debate recently among politicians and civil society groups. Some transport unions and workers have expressed worries about higher costs, changes in how traffic rules are enforced, and effects on current law enforcement teams. On the other hand, supporters believe the agreement could make traffic management more efficient and improve road safety compliance.

The Committee stressed that its job is not just to check legality and fairness but also to protect the public’s interest. “This is not about politics; it’s about making sure Liberia signs agreements that are clear, fair, and sustainable,” the statement added.

The July 31 hearing is expected to be crucial, with lawmakers seeking answers about the funding, management, and accountability of the concession. With the Liberia National Police and Ministry of Justice involved, the discussion will likely cover enforcement powers and how responsibilities are shared between public and private parties.

The Committee ended by reaffirming its dedication to a fair and open review process. It called on all invited parties to attend as planned and provide full information during the discussions.