Monrovia, June 6 -- The President of Lofa County University (LCU), Dr. Isaac P. Podah is facing mounting pressure to step aside as an investigation by the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) nears its conclusion. Students, whistleblowers, and civil society actors are demanding his immediate suspension, citing double standards and the need to preserve the integrity of the ongoing probe.

By Willie N. Tokpah

The LACC is investigating a wide-ranging corruption scandal at Lofa County University involving allegations of ghost employees, payroll padding, questionable financial practices, and conflicts of interest.

The probe reportedly includes eight formal charges against Dr. Podah, other university officials, and members of the Board o...