Suspended Officials Rush For Assets Declaration

 Dozens of suspended government officials have rushed to the headquarters of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) to declare their assets after President Joseph Nyuma Boakai enforced suspensions for non-compliance. LACC Chairperson, Cllr. Alexandra Zoe, confirmed on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism’s (MICAT) regular press briefing.  She said assets declaration is a legal requirement aimed at fostering transparency and accountability in public service. She emphasized that failure to comply with this obligation will not be tolerated, stating that the suspension of officials including ministers, special envoys and county administrators is in line with the government’s commitment to upholding integrity within public institutions. “This is not about targeting individuals; it is about promoting transparency and accountability in public service,” Cllr. Zoe asserted. The LACC has also intensified its efforts to recover stolen public assets and plans to expand its reach by establishing an office in Gbarnga, Bong County to strengthen anti-corruption efforts in rural Liberia. The names of the suspended officials have been published in FrontPage Africa and The Inquirer Newspapers in accordance with legal provisions.  Since then, many affected individuals have rushed to the LACC headquarters to submit their assets declaration forms. “We are now receiving a large number of public officials at the LACC headquarters,” Cllr. Zoe disclosed.

 “We appreciate President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for taking this bold step in ensuring good governance.” She clarified that the suspensions are in accordance with Article 2, Section 10.2(h) of the Act to Amend Section 5.2 and Section 10.2 of the 2014 Code of Conduct. Officials who fail to comply will remain suspended for one month without pay and must transfer government assets to compliant agency heads or authorized personnel within their institutions. President Boakai has reiterated his administration’s commitment to transparency, warning that non-compliance undermines national integrity and will not be tolerated. This latest action signals a tougher stance on corruption as the government seeks to reinforce financial accountability across public institutions. It serves as a strong reminder that asset declaration is not just a procedural formality but a critical tool in ensuring responsible governance in Liberia. Among the notable figures suspended are: Eugene Fahngon – Director General, Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS)

Dr. JarsoJallah – Minister of Education Dr. Louise Kpoto – Minister of Health Mohamed Maladho Bah – Presidential Special Envoy on Investment Christopher Hages Onanuga – Ambassador-At-Large for Tourism Loretta Pope Kai – Board Member, FDA Alphonso Belleh – Deputy Director for Administration, NIR Ambassador Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh – Acting President, University of Liberia Sheikh Al-Mustapha Kouyateh – Ambassador-At-Large for Presidential Affairs William K. Toe – Assistant Minister for Administration, Ministry of Information John Fello – Board Member, Liberia Aviation Authority and others  CIr. Gloria Musu-Scott – Acting Board Chair NOCAL Lewis Brown – Ambassador MOFA Edward Appleton- Ambassador Designate