In a bold move to combat corruption, Liberian President Joseph Boakai has suspended more than 450 high-ranking government officials, including ministers, for not complying with the mandatory asset declaration to the anti-corruption agency.
This action underscores President Boakai’s commitment to transparency and accountability within his administration.
The suspensions come after the officials failed to meet the asset declaration deadline set by the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC).
According to reports from local dailies, these officials will be without pay for a period of one month or until they submit the required declarations.
This step is part of Boakai’s broader anti-corruption campaign, which he pledged during his campaign and has continued to emphasize since taking office in November 2023.
Among those suspended are prominent figures such as the ministers for education and health, special envoys for tourism and investment, and officials from the Executive Mansion.
The move has been met with mixed reactions; while some political analysts and civil society groups applaud the initiative as a strong stance against corruption, others criticize it as merely symbolic, questioning its effectiveness in truly eradicating systemic corruption.
This decisive action by President Boakai not only aims to enforce legal obligations but also seeks to restore public trust in Liberian government institutions.
The suspensions are a clear message that non-compliance with anti-corruption measures will not be tolerated, setting a precedent for future governance in Liberia.
