Several Senators have blasted Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon after he urged some of his colleagues to declare their assets in line with the Code of Conduct for Public Officials.
Senator Dillon’s call was meant to ensure transparency and strengthen their position in questioning noncompliant government officials.
Noticeable among those opposing him were Nimba County Senator Nyan D. Twayen, Sinoe County Senator Augustine Chea, and Grand Cape Mount County Senator Simeon Taylor among others.
The pushed by Dillon was about a reported list of 15 Senators who have yet to declare their assets.
Some of the Senators on the list argued that they had already declared their assets with the Senate Secretary rather than the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC).
The debate unfolded during a dramatic plenary session on Thursday when Senator Dillon referenced the recent wave of government suspensions over asset declaration delays. He insisted that Senators must lead by example by complying with the law.
Citing the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission’s report, Dillon noted that 15 out of 29 Senators have yet to declare their assets. He called it unfair that these same lawmakers question other government officials on governance and compliance issues.
Senator Dillon, who declared his assets in January 2024, remains one of the leading voices advocating for transparency in the Senate.
