MONROVIA – The pro-democracy and civic advocacy group, the Green Revolution of Liberia, has disclosed to media outlets in Monrovia that it has received credible reports that the Chinese Embassy accredited near Monrovia has reportedly engaged Liberian authorities, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Office of President Joseph Boakai in regards to complaints filed by one of its nationals against the Managing Director of the National Port Authority (NPA), Sekou H. Dukuly.
According to the group, as public concern heightens over allegations of ‘grand corruption and abuse of public trust’, against the NPA MD, it wants the government of President Joseph Boakai to take the necessary actions that will ensure integrity and good governance by taking appropriate actions against the MD Sekou Dukuly to save the image of the NPA and the government of Liberia.
According to the complaints in Green Revolution’s possession, Mr Yang Dan, a Chinese investor has accused Mr. Dukuly of defrauding him of more than USD 3.6 million under the pretense of developing a joint factory construction project and a mining company in Liberia. The investor claims that Mr. Dukuly exploited his position as head of the NPA to secure trust and financial commitments, which were later misappropriated.
The civic-advocacy group opines that the situation reportedly escalated months ago when Mr. Ousman Dukuly, brother of the NPA Managing Director and former Director of Transport at the Port, allegedly invaded the water plant under the cover of darkness with hired armed police officers, who alleged placed Mr Dan workers at gun point, intimidated , harassed and evicted then out of the compound without any court notice or eviction order.
Since then , the Chinese national has filed an official complaint with the Liberia National Police who had allegedly made themselves as a party to the case as they had thwarted justice and allowing Mr Dukuly to work free.
Diplomatic Concern and Government Engagement
In keeping with said case, Green Revolution disclosed that the Chinese government, through its diplomatic mission in Liberia, is said to have raised serious concerns over the alleged incident, questioning the impartiality of the ongoing police investigation and the overall protection of foreign investors in Liberia.
The group further quotes sources as indicating that the Embassy has also formally engaged President Boakai’s office to seek clarification on the steps being taken to ensure that justice is served and that Liberia’s commitment to international business integrity remains intact.
The Green Revolution of Liberia has however welcomed this diplomatic engagement and views it as an opportunity for the Government of Liberia to demonstrate genuine accountability, fairness, and respect for the rule of law.
Reputation, Investment, and Governance Risks
The alleged scandal, according to the Green Revolution, is of grave implications to Liberia’s international reputation and the credibility of the Unity Party government, especially at a time when President Boakai is making efforts to restore investors’ confidence and attract credible foreign partnerships.
“If these allegations prove true, they represent a betrayal of public trust and a violation of the government’s anti-corruption agenda. Investors across Asia and other regions could view this as a warning sign, thereby discouraging future investments in key sectors such as port development, trade, and infrastructure.”
Moreover, several senior members and grassroots supporters of the ruling Unity Party are now privately expressed disappointment and anger, insisting that Mr. Dukuly was not a strong supporter of the Unity Party during the 2023 elections, yet now risks tarnishing the government’s image through allegedly unethical conduct.
Green Revolution’s Position and Call to Action
The Green Revolution of Liberia therefore calls on President Boakai and the Ministry of Justice to:
1. Launch an immediate and independent investigation into the allegations against Mr. Sekou M. Dukuly and all those involved.
2. Suspend Mr. Dukuly pending the outcome of the investigation to protect the integrity of the process.
3. Engage the Chinese Embassy diplomatically to reaffirm Liberia’s commitment to justice, transparency, and protection of foreign investments.
4. Reinforce ethical leadership at public institutions such as the National Port Authority to prevent recurrence of such alleged incidents.
The pro-democracy group also urges the Liberia National Police to conduct itself impartially and professionally, resisting any political or financial influence that may compromise the credibility of this investigation.
“Liberia’s development and global image depend on the trust of investors and the integrity of its public officials. Any attempt to exploit foreign partners under the cover of public office is a direct attack on the nation’s progress and sovereignty.”
Concluding, the Green Revolution of Liberia asserts that it remains committed to promote accountability, justice, and national dignity and will continue to monitor the alleged saga involving hge NPA MD against the Chinese national closely.
Police Clear NPA Boss of Fraud Allegations
It can be recalled in October of this year, the Managing Director of the National Port Authority (NPA), Sekou A. M. Dukuly, was cleared by the Liberia National Police (LNP) of fraud allegations levied against him by his Chinese business associate, Yang Dan, who is now under criminal investigation for allegedly defrauding fellow Chinese investors of over US$6 million.
Yang Dan had earlier filed a complaint accusing Mr. Dukuly of misappropriating millions of dollars and blocking his access to several jointly owned companies. However, a comprehensive report by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), released on October 14, 2025, found no evidence of theft, fraud, or criminal intent on the part of the NPA boss.
The FCID report, addressed to Police Inspector General Gregory O. W. Coleman, revealed that the matter between Dukuly and Dan stemmed from commercial and partnership disputes involving multiple corporations legally registered with the Government of Liberia. Investigators concluded that both men were legitimate shareholders and that no evidence suggested Dukuly deprived Yang Dan of his investments.
According to the police findings, Yang Dan and Dukuly jointly established five corporations Duke Global Investment Limited, Afrique Investment Limited, Upstream Investment Limited, A.M. Duke Investment Group of Companies, and Seyang Investment Limited—to engage in mining, importation, and water production. The documents reviewed confirmed both men’s ownership stakes.
The investigation also found that while Yang Dan claimed to have invested over US$1.1 million, financial records verified only US$305,000 in transfers made by him. Meanwhile, Dukuly reportedly invested US$345,000, with both contributing to an initial startup total of US$650,000. However, over US$1.9 million was spent on business registration, mining licenses, and geological services — funds whose remaining sources remain unclear.
Contrary to Yang Dan’s allegations, the police established that no vehicles or properties were confiscated from him, and that all corporate documents still list his name as a shareholder.
Meanwhile, the same FCID division is probing Yang Dan himself for allegedly defrauding a group of Chinese investors out of over US$6 million. Dan is accused of illegally selling shares in Duke Global Investment Limited the very company he co-founded with Dukuly without legal authority. He allegedly collected large sums from investors under false pretenses of expanding the company into sectors such as gold mining, rice importation, and water production.
Yang Dan was arrested on March 7, 2025, and remains in police custody while investigations continued. His alleged victims, led by Luo Wei, have called for restitution and expressed faith in Liberia’s judicial system to ensure justice is served.
In a brief statement, Mr. Dukuly reaffirmed his “respect for the rule of law and commitment to transparency,” thanking the LNP and the Ministry of Justice for what he described as “a fair and professional investigation that exposes the truth.”
The Liberia National Police has since closed the case, advising that any further actions between the parties be pursued through civil litigation. Meanwhile, with reports of Chinese Embassy reportedly contacting Liberian authorities for further clarity on the matter, it remains to be seen what becomes of the outcome of such inquiry and the NPA managing director has been officially cleared of any wrongdoing following police investigations, thus legitimatizing his status as a partner to said number of businesses involving his Chinese partner.
