Liberian President Suspends 46 Government Officials Including Her Son !

 Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has suspended 46 government officials, including her son, for failing to declare their assets, the presidency said Tuesday [Aug 21].

"President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has with immediate effect, suspended 46 government officials for failing to declare their assets to the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission", said a press release.



Charles Sirleaf, son of the president and deputy governor of the Central Bank, and David Anderson, chief of protocol at the executive mansion, are among those suspended.

The list also includes several deputy ministers and provincial superintendents.

When appointed to their respective positions, the officials were given 14 days to declare their assets.

"The suspension will remain in force until President Sirleaf receives confirmation from the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission that they have met the assets declaration requirements", according to the press release.

Before being reinstated, the suspended officials will have to pay the government an amount representing the value of their salaries and allowances for the period of suspension, it said.

When first elected in 2006 Sirleaf declared war on corruption, but failed to make serious inroads despite dismissing several ministers.

Africa's first elected female president, Sirleaf won a second term in 2011 elections and tackling graft is still one the most pressing issues in the country nine years after the end of a devastating civil war.

At Sirleaf's swearing-in ceremony in January, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said: "Corruption is one of the roadblocks to greater prosperity here in Liberia”.

In June the International Crisis Group released a report warning that corruption, along with nepotism, impunity and unemployment, could "jeopardise Liberia's democracy".

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Posted: at 21-08-2012 04:53 PM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero

Dis is nt possible in naija

Posted: at 21-08-2012 05:26 PM (11 years ago) | Newbie

That woman na Margaret Thatcher of Africa.

Posted: at 21-08-2012 05:48 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac

not in nigeria

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Posted: at 21-08-2012 06:04 PM (11 years ago) | Hero

GUD

Posted: at 21-08-2012 08:06 PM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero

ok

Posted: at 21-08-2012 08:54 PM (11 years ago) | Hero

 CONSIDERING WHAT WE, LIBERIANS, STAND FOR MADAM SIRLEAF HAS TO DO MORE THAN THAT. IN FACT THIS ACTION IS OVERDUE. HOWEVER, IT'S MY PRAYERS THAT SHE ALLOWS MANDATE THE ANTI CORRUPTION COMMISSION TO SURMON THE 46 OFFICIALS FOR INVESTIGATION IN KEEP WITH ITS TERMS OF REFERENCE.... BY SO DOING,I BELIEVE STRONGLY THAT SHE WON'T ONLY BE DOING HER WORK BUT BUILDING A STAIRCASE FOR MORE FEMALE PRESIDENCY.

MAY GOD GIVE HER THE STRENGTH AND COURAGE TO LEAD  WELL ! DON'T DRAG YOUR FEET MADAME PRESIDENT, U CAN MAKE IT! I WISH U WELL.......IN JESUS NAME!

Posted: at 22-08-2012 01:38 AM (11 years ago) | Newbie

 

Posted: at 22-08-2012 02:19 AM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero

THAT'S GREAT. WELL DONE

Posted: at 22-08-2012 05:53 AM (11 years ago) | Hero

nice madam..

Posted: at 22-08-2012 08:30 AM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero