Ombudsman Links Government Branches
– To Rampant Asset Declaration Violations
By Godgift Harris
The Office of the Ombudsman has sounded the alarm over widespread non-compliance with Liberia’s asset declaration laws across all three branches of government, calling for immediate disciplinary action against violators.
He made the assertion at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism’s regular press briefing on Thursday July 31, 2025.
Chairperson Findley Kangar disclosed that dozens of public officials have failed to comply with the statutory requirement to declare their assets, in direct violation of the Code of Conduct for public servants.
According to him, 29 members of the House of Representatives have yet to submit their asset declarations, a situation he described as unacceptable and a breach of public trust.
He called on House Speaker Richard Koon to suspend the delinquent lawmakers and redirect their salaries to serve the public interest until they come into full compliance.