Liberia's New President Cuts His Salary By 25%

During his first State of the Nation address, President George Weah told lawmakers that although the salary of the president is fixed by law, "I will reduce my salary and benefits by 25% and give the proceeds back to the consolidated fund for allocation and appropriation as they see fit". He urged legislators to do same.

President Weah poses for the playing of the national anthem.

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