Liberia probing ExxonMobil deal

George Weah

Liberian President George Weah has ordered an investigation into the allegation of bribery surrounding the purchase by ExxonMobil of an offshore oil block in 2013.

Weah’s decision yesterday followed a report by anti-corruption watchdog, Global Witness charging that ExxonMobil pursued acquisition of the block even though it was aware that it had been shrouded in corruption.

Following the publication of its report on March 29, Global Witness had called on the Liberian government to probe the deal.

The report issued by Global Witness  and Liberia’s decision to investigate