MCSS Staff Wants Boakai Remove Supt. Momoh, Others Over Alleged Corruption
Employees of the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS) are appealing to President Joseph Boakai, to take immediate action by dismissing MCSS Superintendent James Momoh and Madam Sonita Dangan, Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
The call comes amid serious accusations of corruption, academic misconduct, and administrative failure.
In a statement released, the concerned MCSS staff voiced deep frustration and alarm, stating that the institution is in crisis due to widespread corruption and poor leadership.
The employees stressed that the situation has reached a critical point, and remaining silent is no longer an option.
The statement outlines several troubling allegations that underpin their vote of no confidence in Superintendent Momoh and Director Dangan including funds designated for student health coverage were allegedly misappropriated, leaving students without protection.
According to the group, Superintendent Momoh is accused of failing to convene regular Senior Management Team (SMT) meetings—key forums for strategic decision-making and institutional coordination
The group added that senior managers have reportedly been sidelined and made subordinate to the Curriculum Director, despite differing job roles and responsibilities
The Superintendent is accused of withholding key information, including updates about Emmanuel Robertson, who was appointed Assistant Superintendent by President Boakai.
The group noted that Momoh is said to be running MCSS unilaterally, excluding senior managers and creating a chaotic leadership atmosphere
The statement claims that individuals outside the institution have been appointed to influential positions without Board approval, with some even acting as superintendent in Momoh’s absence—allegedly violating governance norms.
The group maintained that Government-sponsored students bound for India were reportedly made to pay US$90 each for airfare, despite those costs being covered by public funds—suggesting double billing and financial misconduct and the allegations of ghost workers on the payroll point to ongoing payroll fraud, resulting in a financial burden on the government.
The statement also describes unethical hiring practices, unjustified demotions, and favoritism, contributing to what employees call a culture of administrative decay.
The employees are urging President Boakai to act decisively, asserting that restoring transparency and accountability at MCSS is vital to protecting the future of Liberia’s education system.
“This level of corruption and malpractice cannot continue unchecked. The time for decisive leadership and accountability is now,” the statement concluded.
