Liberia: Minister Tweah to Face Angry Judges Over 'Salaries Harmonization' Today

Finance Minister Samuel Tweah is expected today, Friday, January 31 to appear before angry trial judges to respond to questions concerning cuts in their salaries and benefits under the "Harmonization Policy" that drastically reduced salaries for civil servants and other public officials including judges in the country.

The question many legal practitioners are pondering is whether the invitation of Minister Tweh would make any difference about the concern of the judges, as his boss, President George Weah, has already admitted that the decision is marred by pain and hardship, which directly affects the judges.

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