John Morlu

John Sembe Morlu II is a Liberian politician and economist. He is a member of the Liberia National Union (LINU).

Running as the candidate of the three-party United Democratic Alliance (UDA) in the 11 October 2005 presidential elections, Morlu placed 11th out of 22 candidates, receiving 1.2% of the vote.^[1]

In 2006, after an extensive international search, the European Union recruited Morlu to become the Auditor-General of Liberia. Morlu assumed office in April 2007 and his tenured ended in April 2011. Public has extensive background in public accounting and management consulting, working major companies in the USA such as Unisys and BearingPoint.^[2]

John Morlu produced more than 65 audit reports, including financial, compliance, internal controls, operational and also fraud investigative reports that indicted high profile officials. Morlu audits are highly cover by local and international media including Newsweek, Businessweek, Africa Confidential. Morlu audit reports are also referenced in State Department Reports and UN Secretary General Reports to the Security Council on Liberia. Morlu is highly credited for financial management improvements in Liberia http://www.crisisgroup.org/~/media/Files/africa/west-africa/liberia/177%20Liberia%20-%20How%20Sustainable%20is%20the%20Recovery.pdf

John Morlu is a CPA in the District of Columbia. He also holds multiple professional certifications include CFE, CMA, CIA, CITP, CGMA, CGFM, CGA and CFM. Morlu holds an MBA in Finance from Johns Hopkins University, a Masters in International Commerce and Policy from George Mason University, and double bachelors in Economics and International Relations from the University of Virginia.^[3]

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