The Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Jeremiah Kpan Koung, Monday, February 26, 2024 declared his asset in keeping with the National Code of Conduct for public officials, which mandates all public officials to declare their asset upon taking office.
The declaration took place at the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) In Congo Town.
Today’s action by the Vice President followed a similar action recently by His Excellency, Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr.
Recently, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. declared his asset, in keeping with the Code of Conduct for public officials, which mandates all public officials to declare their assets upon taking office.
The declaration, which took place on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), was also in fulfillment of his previous promise to do so. it included the President’s personal handover of the appropriate documents containing his asset to the Officer-in-Charge of Assets Declaration, Patricia Banaba.
Speaking to reporters after the declaration, President Boakai emphasized the importance of leaders leading by example for others to follow, underscoring the need for Liberians to trust their leaders by what they do.
“We told the Liberian people that transparency and accountability were going to be the block the government would build on; we have to be clear with ourselves so that the future can be our judge by what we do today,” President Boakai said.