Over 450 officials were suspended by the Liberian president for failing to declare assets.

 

More than 450 government-appointed officials have been suspended by Liberian President Joseph Boakai, who has promised to fight corruption, for not declaring their assets.


The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) identified 457 officials, including the minister overseeing the budget as well as ambassadors, as having not declared what they own before a November deadline, as required by the country's code of conduct for state officials.


According to the president's office, the officials have been suspended for a month without pay or until they submit the necessary declarations.


When taking on and leaving their positions, public officials in Liberia are required to declare their assets as per Liberian law.

 

As stated in the statement, Boakai, who was elected in November 2023, remains committed to good governance, integrity, and the rule of law.


It stated that failing to comply with asset declaration requirements jeopardizes national efforts to combat corruption and ensure accountability.

 

Abdullah Kiatamba, a political analyst, believes that this is good news. I am optimistic that he keeps up the trend, but it is in the best interest of the country.

 

NGO Transparency International has listed Liberia as #135 out of 180 countries in its corruption perceptions index.