For Failing to Declare Assets, 450 Liberian Officials are Suspended

Over 450 senior government officials, including ministers, have been suspended by Liberian President Joseph Boakai for failing to disclose their assets to the anti-corruption agency. According to the presidency, these officials will be put on unpaid leave for a month or until they meet the asset declaration criteria.

Boakai underlined that their lack of transparency about their holdings was a violation of the public officials’ code of conduct. He reaffirmed his resolve to fight corruption, emphasising that non-compliance impedes initiatives to advance accountability. The health and education ministers, as well as special envoys for investment and tourism, are among those suspended.

All public officials are required by law to disclose their assets both before and after leaving their posts with the government. As required by law, the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) made public the identities of the 457 impacted officials.

In addition to being required by law, asset declaration is crucial for promoting openness and restoring public confidence in government agencies, Boakai reminded public officials. To demonstrate his commitment to “responsible governance” and to the people, the president stated in July that he would be reducing his own salary by 40%.

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