Says Commission Had No Part in Bidding Process
By Amos Harris
The Executive Director of the Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC), Bodger Scott Johnson, has firmly dismissed public claims linking the Commission to alleged irregularities in the controversial “Yellow Machines” deal. He clarified that the PPCC played no role in the bidding or awarding process.
Speaking on Thursday, October 10, 2025, at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT) regular press briefing in Monrovia, Mr. Johnson emphasized that the PPCC’s involvement in the recent China trip was strictly as part of an observer mission, accompanying President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung.
“We were not part of any building or bidding process for the Yellow Machines,” Mr. Johnson stressed. “The PPCC did not make any judgment on who won the procurement; our role was simply to provide technical guidance and observe.”
He described ongoing criticisms and media reports linking the PPCC to the deal as “misleading and politically driven,” noting that Vice President Koung is best placed to provide further details on the matter.
According to the PPCC boss, the Commission remains focused on its core mandate to strengthen transparency, integrity, and competition in public procurement through the use of technology.
He disclosed a major achievement under President Boakai’s administration: over US$29 million worth of contracts have already been awarded to Liberian-owned businesses through the newly launched E-Government Procurement (E-GP) system.
“The E-Procurement process is a major tool in reducing corruption within government,” Mr. Johnson said. “We have established a team of civil society representatives and lawyers to ensure independent oversight and transparency in all procurement activities.”
Mr. Johnson further revealed that President Boakai has given the PPCC a direct mandate to ensure the integrity of all procurement processes. He warned that the Commission will not hesitate to name and sanction individuals or entities found to have previously defrauded the government with fake or manipulated contracts.
The Director also announced that the PPCC will soon publish a comprehensive report on the progress of the E-GP system, detailing contracts awarded and the measurable economic benefits to local enterprises.
“This new system represents a major step toward clean governance and national development. The PPCC will continue to safeguard the integrity of public procurement for the benefit of all Liberians,” he concluded.
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