Liberian President Joseph Boakai has announced a voluntary 40 percent reduction in his salary, as disclosed in a statement posted on the Liberian Government’s website on Saturday.
According to the statement, the decision aligns with Boakai’s dedication to fiscal integrity and national financial security.
This announcement comes shortly after lawmakers protested the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning’s delay in disbursing funds for their vehicles by arriving at parliament in tricycles, popularly known as ‘Keke’.
Boakai emphasised that this move demonstrates his commitment to leading by example in enhancing government accountability and showing solidarity with the citizens.
The statement partly read, “In fulfillment of his commitment to fiscal integrity and national financial security, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr.. has announced a voluntary 40% reduction in his salary.
“According to the President, the announcement reflects his determination to lead by example in strengthening government accountability and demonstrating solidarity with the people of the nation.
“The Liberian leader said the move is aimed at setting a precedent for responsible governance and nation-building.”
This is not the first time a sitting president in the country would slash his salary. In 2018, the immediate past president, George Weah, cut his own salary by a quarter after being sworn in.
“The state of the economy that my administration inherited leaves a lot to do and to be decided,” he had said.
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