Monrovia, Nov. 11 -- A growing dispute within the University of Liberia Alumni Association (AAUL) has intensified, with concerned alumni challenging Martin Wleh Pennie's more than five-year tenure as acting president, while Pennie maintains that his continued leadership is supported by the association's constitution and circumstances that prevented elections.

By Gerald C. Koinyeneh

In a November 4, 2026 position statement, the Concerned Alumni of the University of Liberia accused the association's leadership of violating constitutional provisions governing elections, tenure and accountability.

Pennie, who assumed acting leadership following the death of then-President James S. Davis in January 2021, is being challenged over his continu...