Section 10.2 of the Code of Conduct states that every public official in the three branches of government must declare their assets. “We call on the president-elect and the incoming government to show their commitment to this fight by declaring their assets.” Toe said. Toe urged President-elect Weah to issue a directive to the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning and all those leaving government to declare their assets or else they won’t receive their January salaries. The law requires that people declare assets when they are leaving government, a process that will be monitored by an Ombudsman. According to sources, former Representative for Montserrado County District #1, Josephine George Francis, is the only member of the 53rd Legislature to declare her assets.

Source: GNN Liberia January 18, 2018 09:33 UTC