However, civil society and journalists often rely on assets declaration to hold public official accountable as a means of limiting corruption. Both Minister Eugene Nagbe and his Deputy Boakai Fofana have made separate coordinating comments, which contradict the Code of Conduct. During a press conference on March 16, Minister Nagbe argued that President Weah declared his assets in 2005, 2011 and 2014, and would still declare his asset within the “statutory period”. Said Nagbe: “So, beginning now till next month (April) the President’s asset will be declared in keeping with the law.”And Fofana, in a Facebook post, added that President Weah was following the LACC asset declaration process. In sharp contrast, President Weah is yet to ask his officials to declare their assets.

Source: Front Page Africa March 21, 2018 08:03 UTC