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Africa-Press – Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>Mr. Alexander Cummings, the political leader of the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP), has voiced his support for Musa Bility, the chairman of the CPP, following the recent closure of his company, Srimex Oil and Gas, due to allegations of tax invasion and road fund issues. In a Facebook podcast, the CPP political leader backed Bility\u2019s claims that the opposition Unity Party was responsible for the shutdown, despite the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) carrying out the action, stating, \u201cIn Liberia, anything is possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cummings emphasized that owing taxes is not a crime and expressed his belief that the leak of information by the LRA was unfair. He cautioned against jumping to conclusions and emphasized that no crime had been proven; the allegations against Bility were merely accusations. He praised Bility\u2019s performance as the chairman of the CPP, stating, \u201cUntil something else is shown to the contrary, we stand with Musa. Maybe politics came into play; we cannot pretend that it\u2019s not possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

Regarding the LRA\u2019s actions, Cummings suggested that politics may have influenced the decision. He acknowledged that there was no concrete evidence implicating the Unity Party but maintained that the possibility of political motives from the government or rivals of the CPP should be considered.<\/p>\n

Discrediting FIFA as a Reliable Organization<\/p>\n

Addressing Chairman Musa Bility\u2019s indictment by FIFA for allegations of misappropriation of funds, Cummings continued to support Bility\u2019s credibility and criticized FIFA as an institution lacking integrity. He stated, \u201cFIFA is not the most credible organization. People should not regard FIFA as a prestigious institution.\u201d<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, the Liberia Revenue Authority shut down Srimex Oil and Gas due to alleged delays in tax payments amounting to over one million United States dollars. The LRA\u2019s Communication Manager, D. Kaihenneh Sengbe, clarified that the action was taken against the company for tax delays and not against an individual. Sengbe further explained that similar actions are routinely taken against numerous companies and businesses to recover taxes.<\/p>\n

Although Mr. Sengbe could not provide specific details on the amount owed by Srimex, which is known to be owned by businessman and politician Musa Hassan Bility, Bility himself confirmed on a Facebook broadcast that he owes US$165,000 in taxes. While he acknowledged that it is routine for the LRA to request access to a company\u2019s financial records to determine tax withholdings, he expressed confusion over the decision to shut down a major company like his. \u201cI can confirm that the action was taken in line with the LRA\u2019s mandate. The action was taken against a company that has delayed its taxes, not an individual. Similar actions are routinely taken against many other companies and businesses to recover taxes,\u201d Bility stated.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Liberia. Mr. Alexander Cummings, the political leader of the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP), has voiced his support for Musa Bility, the chairman of the CPP, following the recent closure of his company, Srimex Oil and Gas, due to allegations of tax invasion and road fund issues. 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