Capitol Hill, Liberia – Sinoe County Senator Crayton O. Duncan has formally petitioned the Liberian Senate to initiate a comprehensive investigation into the ownership, management, and revenue generated by the Pan African Plaza, one of Monrovia’s most prominent commercial properties.
In a communication addressed to the Senate Plenary, Senator Duncan called for the passage of a resolution mandating an inquiry to establish the legal ownership of the Plaza and determine how revenues generated from the property have been managed over the years.
According to Senator Duncan, clarifying the ownership structure of the Pan African Plaza is essential to ensuring accountability and transparency regarding millions of dollars generated through rental and commercial activities at the facility.
Following the reading of the communication, the Senate Plenary unanimously accepted the request and referred it to the Committees on Judiciary, Claims and Petitions; Ways, Means and Finance; and Public Accounts and Autonomous Agencies. The committees have been tasked with conducting a thorough investigation and submitting a report to Plenary within one week.
The Pan African Plaza, a 10-story commercial building located along Tubman Boulevard in Sinkor, was constructed between 1979 and 1983 by the Liberian-Libyan Holding Company (LLHC), a joint venture established by the Governments of Liberia and Libya under a bilateral economic cooperation agreement signed in the 1970s. The project was intended to strengthen commercial investment, promote economic cooperation between the two countries, and serve as a modern office complex capable of attracting international institutions and businesses.
Following Liberia’s civil conflict, the building became the headquarters of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) beginning in 2004, and later continued to house the One United Nations offices after UNMIL’s withdrawal. Over nearly two decades, the United Nations reportedly paid millions of dollars in rent for the facility, raising persistent public questions about who legally owns the property and who has ultimately benefited from the rental proceeds.
The ownership of the Pan African Plaza has remained the subject of public debate for years, particularly after the Liberian-Libyan Holding Company was dissolved in 2015 as part of broader reforms involving several state-owned enterprises. The dissolution has fueled uncertainty over the building’s legal ownership and the management of revenues generated from its occupancy.
Senator Duncan’s latest call for an investigation represents a renewed legislative effort to establish the true ownership of the landmark property, trace the flow of rental revenues, and ensure transparency and accountability in the management of assets believed to have significant public value.
Sinoe County Senator Duncan’s seeks Senate Investigation on the Ownership and Revenue of Pan African Plaza
