MONROVIA, Oct. 14 -- Two senior Liberian lawmakers, Senate Pro Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence and Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon, have been accused of allegedly orchestrating the dismissal of former Commerce Minister Magdalene Dagoseh, with a representative of her foundation claiming that the lawmakers offered US$80,000 to officials in the Office of the President to influence the decision.

By Obediah Johnson

The allegations were made Tuesday, October 13, by Cyrus Julius Jones, head of Media, Policy and Communication Management Professional at the Magdalene Ellen Dagoseh Foundation (MEDF).

Jones alleged that the lawmakers sought Dagoseh's removal because of her growing political influence in Grand Bassa County and co...