Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s suspension of government personnel who failed to disclose their assets has been rapidly enforced by the Civil Service Agency (CSA), which has imposed severe financial penalties to induce compliance.
CSA Director General Josiah F. Joekai informed all government spending institutions in a directive released on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, that pay for suspended officials will be withheld until they fulfill the criteria for asset declarations. The agency reaffirmed the administration’s zero-tolerance policy for transparency infractions by emphasizing that noncompliance with the directive will result in an extended wage freeze.
The CSA’s directive also requires all affected officials to surrender government properties under their control immediately. Institutions have been instructed to facilitate the transition of these assets to designated personnel, ensuring that state resources remain properly managed despite the suspensions.
Disciplinary action was taken by President Boakai following many warnings to public officials. A ten-day extension for asset disclosures was given by a final decree on November 27, 2024, although a number of authorities disregarded it.
The president responded right away when the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), which was entrusted with keeping an eye on compliance, assembled and delivered a list of offenders.
The suspension acts as a warning to all government officials and is effective for one month or until compliance is achieved. The importance of asset disclosure in promoting accountability and transparency was emphasized by President Boakai.
He underlined the steadfast commitment of his government to fight corruption, emphasizing that no official will be free from the obligations of the law.
