Liberian president slashes salary by 40% | Africanews
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Liberian President Joseph Boakai has announced a 40% reduction in his annual salary, lowering it from $13,400 to $8,000 per year. This move comes in response to growing public scrutiny of government salaries and widespread discontent over the rising cost of living in Liberia.

President Joseph Boakai’s office stated that he hopes this decision will set a precedent for “responsible governance” and show “solidarity” with the people of Liberia. This action is similar to that of his predecessor, George Weah, who also reduced his salary by 25%.

Reactions to the pay cut have been mixed. Some people praise the move, while others question its significance since the president still receives benefits such as a daily allowance and medical coverage.

Anderson D. Miamen from the Centre of Transparency and Accountability in Liberia called the pay cut “welcoming.” He hopes the public will see where the deductions go and how they will be used to positively impact people’s lives.