Monrovia - The Economic Freedom Fighters of Liberia (EFFL) has frowned on the decision of the George Weah’s ‘Pro-poor’ government to reduce the budget of the Ministries of Agriculture, Health and other agencies of government. The group, in a press release on Tuesday, March 20 said the President Weah’s decision, which is captured in the recast budget, is a “direct contradiction of the government pro-poor agenda”. “The recast budget was undoubtedly the single biggest opportunity for President George Weah to demonstrate his commitment to his “pro-poor agenda” the now mantra of his administration. “Even if these reductions are not considerable, they sent the message that the Weah administration is not committed to the pro-poor agenda that is being trumpeted by his followers and supporters. At the same time, the group condemned the action of President Weah for his failure to declare his assets as prescribe by law; but instead, his major concern is the reconstruction of his private property.

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