Liberian President Suspends over 450 Government officials

Liberian President Joseph Boakai has suspended over 450 top government officials, including ministers and ambassadors, for failing to declare their assets to the anti-corruption agency.

 The suspensions are without pay and will remain in effect for a month or until the officials submit the required declarations.

 The president’s decision is part of efforts to promote transparency and accountability within his government.

 Among those suspended include the ministers for education and health, as well as the special envoys for tourism and investment.

 The President’s move met with different reactions as some political analysts supporte of the anti-corruption stance but raising concerns about the challenges some officials faced in submitting their asset declarations

 Civil society groups have expressed skepticism about whether these measures go far enough in addressing deep-seated corruption issues, describing the suspensions as a “meaningless, symbolic gesture”.

 The suspended officials have been instructed to immediately hand over any government assets they controlled to the appropriate authorities.

 The President remains steadfast in his commitment to good governance, integrity, and the rule of law.