By Our Staff Writer
Despite professional experts’ strong opposition to the outsourcing of Liberia’s driver licensing and vehicle registration, Lawmakers’ pushback and general public outcry, the Executive branch government went ahead months ago to give the contract to the Liberia Transport Management Incorporated (LTM).
In July last year (2025, the Liberian Senate listened to widespread public outcry over the decision by the command of the Liberia National Police, the Justice Ministry and the Executive Mansion to outsource the statutory functions of the Transport Ministry—vehicle registration and issuance of drivers’ license –to a Lebanese-owned company, the Traffic Management Services, Inc.
FLASHBACK: Protest against LTM deal
The Lebanese-owned company even before getting the Legislature’s acquiescence, LTM had already started doing vehicle registration and issuance of drivers’ license with the backing of the Police, a contract that is due to last for the next 25 years. Outsourcing Liberia’s Traffic Management Services: At Long Last, The Senate Intervenes – News Public Trust
Over the past year, there have been wide-ranging public criticisms of the LTM deal both in the print and electronic media:
A Strong Critique Of The Controversial “LTM’s 25-Year Deal Not a Concession
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A Betrayal Of Liberia’s Interest”–Former Deputy Transport & Ruling Unity Party Executive Member Warns–A Strong Critique Of The Controversial “LTM’s 25-Year Deal Not a Concession – News Public Trust
BREAKING NEWS: Outcry Ends On The Streets Against Boakai Gov’t Outsourcing Liberia Traffic Management To Lebanese Company
July 28, 20251117
Commercial Drivers Demanding Justice
Ex-Deputy Min. In Ellen Regime Backs Sen. Momo Cyrus’s Opposition To Outsourcing Liberia Traffic Management Services
July 20, 20252141
Former Deputy Transport Min. Kolliegbo Says It’s Risk To Public Institutions, Urging Lawmakers To Intervene
In February this year, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai directed that all functions related to driver’s license issuance and vehicle registration be transferred from the Ministry of Transport to Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated (LTMI) effective March 1, 2026.
All Ministry of Transport operations connected to driver’s licenses and vehicle registration will cease as of March 1, 2026. The Inspectorate Division will remain the Ministry’s only operational responsibility, according to the President’s directive.
Now, months after they were fully given the task by the Executive, they have proven unable to effectively produce license plates, but the LTM has instead issued sub-standard plates made out of plywood, something that has now backfired.
Well, yesterday, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the Liberian Senate published a press release on its Facebook page saying that it has launched a probe into the LTM deal and the Senate is citing top officials of LTM for hearing.
BELOW IS FULL TEXT OF THE SENATE’S PRESS RELEASE:
𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐓𝐌𝐈 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧
𝑶𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝑻𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒘
Monrovia, Liberia – June 10, 2026– The Liberian Senate has launched a probe into the Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated (LTMI) concession, citing six top government officials and at the same time threatening actions after most failed to appear before a joint committee hearing on Wednesday.
The Joint Committee — comprising Ways, Means, Finance & Budget; Judiciary; and Claims & Petition — issued the summons at the instruction of its Chairman, Bong County Senator Prince Kermue Moye.
Those cited include the Ministers of Justice, Finance & Development Planning, and Transport; the Commissioner General of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA); the Chairperson of the National Bureau of Concession (NBC); and LTMI’s management.
All parties have been ordered to appear before the Committee on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
Senator Moye directed the Secretary of the Senate to formally notify the institutions.
The decision follows Wednesday’s truncated hearing, where only NBC Chairperson and the Minister of Transport appeared.
The absence of the Ministers of Finance & Development Planning, Justice, the LRA boss, and LTMI management forced the Committee to reschedule.
According to Senator Moye, the hearing seeks “comprehensive information and answers concerning the LTMI concession,” an agreement that has sparked significant public debate and legislative scrutiny in recent weeks.
The Joint Committee plans to examine the concession’s legal framework, financial implications, revenue-sharing arrangements, procurement procedures, and compliance with Liberian laws governing concessions and service contracts.
Senator Moye issued a stern warning: failure by any invitee to appear at the scheduled time will result in the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms being instructed to arrest and bring the individual before the Senate.
The LTMI concession has drawn public attention over questions of transparency, revenue impact, and adherence to procurement laws. Thursday’s hearing is expected to test the Senate’s oversight authority over the Executive branch and concessionaires.
Key Invitees for Thursday’s Hearing:
– Minister of Justice
– Minister of Finance & Development Planning
– Minister of Transport
– Commissioner General, Liberia Revenue Authority
– Chairperson, National Bureau of Concession
– Management, Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated (LTMI)