Monrovia, Liberia – Suspended Acting Chairman of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), Mr. Abdullai L. Kamara, has filed a formal motion before Criminal Court “C” requesting to be dropped from a high-profile corruption case, arguing he was wrongly identified as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TAMMA Corporation.
In his Motion to Drop Misjoined Party, Kamara’s legal team contends that he relinquished the CEO role more than a year ago, and that current court documents erroneously list him as TAMMA’s executive head. A board resolution dated May 10, 2024, officially named Mr. Fabian Lavelanet as the company’s CEO.
The motion invokes Section 5.56 of Liberia’s Civil Procedure Law, which permits the court to remove a misjoined party at any stage of proceedings if the inclusion was made in error.
Kamara’s lawyers further argue that during the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) investigation, both Kamara and Lavelanet clarified the leadership transition. Lavelanet, now TAMMA’s Executive Officer, reportedly made a voluntary statement confirming his role. Despite these clarifications, the Private Prosecutor allegedly referred to Kamara as TAMMA’s CEO, prompting the motion.
The court heard the motion on Tuesday, following resistance from LACC prosecutors. A ruling has been reserved.
Kamara’s legal troubles stem from a sweeping General Auditing Commission (GAC) report and subsequent Grand Jury indictment alleging over US$3.5 million in questionable disbursements to TAMMA Corporation and other entities. Key allegations include:
- Economic sabotage, theft of property, and misappropriation of entrusted funds C
- Payments made without signed contracts or procurement records B
- Kamara’s alleged dual role as LTA official and TAMMA CEO, raising conflict-of-interest concerns D B
However, the Grand Jury recently cleared Kamara of direct wrongdoing, shifting focus to former LTA Chairperson Edwina Zackpa and TAMMA Corporation itself . The GAC audit highlighted procedural lapses rather than confirmed financial misconduct on Kamara’s part.
