A coalition of civil society organisations has launched a fresh campaign urging all 349 Members of Parliament to publish their asset declarations within the next 60 days. The move comes after several media reports highlighted discrepancies between MPs’ declared wealth and their known sources of income, raising questions about the integrity of some legislators.

Proponents of the initiative argue that mandatory public asset declaration would help restore public trust in Parliament, which has suffered from repeated corruption scandals over the years. They are also calling for an independent verification body to audit the declarations and flag any inconsistencies. Civil society groups believe that transparency in asset ownership is a basic requirement for public officials in a democratic society.

On the other hand, some legislators have pushed back, claiming that such disclosures could expose them and their families to security risks, including kidnapping and extortion. They argue that public declaration of assets should be done through a confidential process rather than being made available to the general public. The debate is expected to heat up when Parliament resumes sitting, with both sides preparing strong arguments to support their positions.

Political observers note that the push for asset declaration has gained momentum following recent high-profile cases involving public officials accused of corruption. They say the outcome of this campaign could set a precedent for accountability across other arms of government. If Parliament fails to act, civil society groups have threatened to take the matter to court or mobilise public protests to force compliance.