Liberian President Joseph Boakai has suspended greater than 450 prime authorities officials, together with ministers, for failing to declare their belongings to the anti-corruption company.
They are going to be off work with out pay for a month or “till they submit the required declarations”, in line with the presidency.
Boakai stated that the officers had contravened the code of conduct for state officers by not being clear about what they personal.
The president, who had pledged to struggle corruption when he got here into workplace final yr, stated failure to conform undermined efforts to fight corruption and guarantee accountability.
Amongst these suspended embrace the ministers for schooling and well being, in addition to the particular envoys for tourism and funding.
Additionally they embrace officers working for the Government Mansion, the official residence of the president, and county administrative officers.
The legislation requires all public officers to declare their wealth earlier than taking on their posts and once they go away positions in authorities.
The Liberia Anti-Corruption Fee (LACC) revealed the record of all of the 457 affected public officers, noting it was doing in order prescribed by legislation.
Boakai, who pledged to struggle corruption when he got here into workplace final yr, stated failure to conform undermined efforts to fight corruption and guarantee accountability.
—BBC
