Montserrado County Senator Darius Dillon has urged President Joseph Boakai to take decisive action against officials who have failed to declare their assets and liabilities, as required by law.
While acknowledging that not all presidential appointees are obligated to declare their financial status, Dillon emphasized that President Boakai must ensure compliance from those mandated by the Code of Conduct for public officials. He stressed that failure to enforce this should lead to sanctions, such as suspensions or dismissals, for non-compliant officials.
Speaking as Guest of the Super Morning Show on ELBC on Monday, Senator Dillon warned that if the President does not act decisively against those violating the Code of Conduct, he risks being perceived as an enabler of the infractions.
Part 10, Section 1 of the Code of Conduct states: “Every Public Official and Employee of Government involved in making decisions affecting contracting, tendering, or procurement, and issuance of licenses of various types shall sign performance or financial bonds and shall in addition declare his or her income, assets, and liabilities prior to taking office.”
Speaking on the issue of ruling Party officials holding Public jobs, Senator Dillon lamented that party executives who are still occupant of Presidential positions must relinquish their party’s positions in adherence to the code of conduct as this should claim the president’s attention.
Furthermore, Senator Dillon reiterated that the “honeymoon” period for the Unity Party government is over and that it is now time for real governance.
He explained that, as a key campaigner for the Unity Party in the 2023 elections, he initially believed the administration should be given time to settle before facing criticism.
However, Dillon emphasized that moving forward, he will hold the government accountable, particularly regarding the 2025 draft budget, which he sees as a critical test of President Boakai’s commitment to transforming Liberia.
