Published: March 24, 2025
MONROVIA – A group of citizens under the banner Concerned Disaster Victims of Liberia is calling for the immediate suspension of Mr. Ansu Dulleh, Executive Director of the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), amid mounting allegations of corruption.
Speaking on Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Monrovia, the group said suspending Mr. Dulleh would help restore confidence among stakeholders, international partners, donors, and the Liberian public.
Mr. Dulleh is currently under investigation by the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) and the General Auditing Commission (GAC) for alleged large-scale corruption and mismanagement of disaster response funds.
“We welcome the ongoing investigations by the LACC and the GAC, but we urge the Board of the NDMA and President Joseph Boakai to take immediate action by suspending Mr. Dulleh,” the group stated. “This will prevent potential interference with records and documents during the investigation.”
The Concerned Disaster Victims of Liberia also expressed dismay over the allocation of more than US$740,000 in the 2024 National Budget for disaster relief. They criticized previous administrations for failing to prioritize such funding and accused Mr. Dulleh of misrepresenting the agency’s achievements in the 2025 National Budget.
According to the group, despite numerous disasters—including fires, floods, windstorms, and sea erosion—across Liberia, the NDMA failed to respond adequately. Victims who contacted the agency were reportedly told by Mr. Dulleh that the government had only provided funds for staff salaries and not for actual disaster response.
“The Legislature’s allocation of disaster response funds was intended to ease the burden on lawmakers when disasters occur,” the group emphasized. “Yet, Mr. Dulleh has failed to prioritize relief efforts, demonstrating a blatant disregard for disaster victims.”
They further alleged that funds intended for procuring emergency relief supplies were diverted for personal use while Mr. Dulleh received over US$7,000 in salary and benefits monthly. The group condemned his actions as “wicked, devilish, and insensitive to the suffering of disaster victims.”
Additionally, they criticized the NDMA for failing to act, even after receiving US$100,000 for emergency response and US$500,000 specifically for flood relief from the national government.
The Concerned Disaster Victims of Liberia commended Sinoe County Senator Crayton O. Duncan for exposing alleged financial mismanagement at the NDMA, pointing to inconsistencies in the agency’s 2024 Performance Report. They also praised activist Martin Kollie for his role in bringing these issues to public attention.
“We appreciate Senator Duncan for ensuring accountability rather than turning a blind eye to these serious allegations,” the group said. “We also recognize Martin Kollie’s tireless efforts in exposing the corruption at NDMA, which continues to affect disaster victims across the country.”
Given the gravity of the allegations, the group urged the LACC to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation.
“We reiterate our call for President Boakai to suspend Mr. Ansu Dulleh in order to restore public trust and ensure accountability in disaster management efforts,” the statement concluded.
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