Liberian opposition leader Freeman criticizes President Boakai's $692m budget, citing 92.5% for government operations and insufficient provisions for citizens.

Liberian opposition leader Simeone Freeman criticized President Boakai's first draft National Budget of US$692m, stating it is "scary and terrible." Freeman claims that 92.5% of the proposed budget will be spent on government operations or recurring costs, with little emphasis on ordinary Liberians. He believes the budget lacks provisions to address their plights and conditions adequately.

March 25, 2024
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