Four hundred and fifty-seven (457) top level government officials, including ministers have been suspended for failing to declare their assets to the anti-corruption agency.
The suspended officials will be off work for a period of one month without pay “until they submit the required declarations”, according to the presidency.
According to the President, officials had contravened the code of conduct for state officials by not being transparent about what they own.
The law requires all public officers to declare their wealth before taking up their posts and when they leave positions in government.
Liberian President, Joseph Boakai who campaigned on an anti-corruption platform, said their non-compliance undermines efforts to promote transparency and accountability.
The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) published the list of affected officials, in line with legal requirements.
Among those suspended include the ministers for education and health, as well as the special envoys for tourism and investment.
They also include officials working for the Executive Mansion, the official residence of the president, and county administrative officials.
Boakai, who pledged to fight corruption when he came into office last year, said failure to comply undermined efforts to combat corruption and ensure accountability.
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Liberian President Joseph Boakai has suspended 457 top government officials, including ministers, for failing to declare their assets as required by law. The officials, who will be off work without pay for a month or until they comply, include the education and health ministers,… pic.twitter.com/9I06ALCmaq
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