MONROVIA, Feb. 13 -- President Joseph Boakai Wednesday suspended more than 450 government officials for failing to comply with his mandatory asset declaration requirement.

The announcement, made public on February 12, marks a significant step in the president's efforts to combat corruption and reinforce transparency in the public sector.

The suspensions followed a report from the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), which revealed that these officials did not submit their asset declarations.

Among the suspended officials are prominent figures, including the entire acting management team of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC). Interim Managing Director Thomas Gonkerwon and deputies Eric A. Fredericks, Emile Karnga, and Dele...