Liberia: Editorial: Speaker Koffa’s stance on the recast budget is laudable, but

The House of Representatives, led by Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa has deferred a hearing on the draft recast national budget pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation into alleged budget alteration and the submission of a performance report by the executive branch of government.

The decision is rational, and we wholeheartedly welcome it. We strongly believe it buttresses the current fight against corruption and lack of transparency in public expenditures.

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