In a dramatic turn of events on Capitol Hill, Representative Moima Briggs Mensah of Bong County District #6 has officially withdrawn her support from Speaker Fonati Koffa’s bloc, citing his failure to foster unity within the House of Representatives as her reason.
Briggs’ decision, announced earlier today, marks a significant shift in the ongoing power struggle within the legislature. According to the lawmaker, the Speaker’s inability to bring the House together prompted her to take this bold step. She clarified, however, that her withdrawal does not mean aligning with any other faction, as she now identifies as unaligned in the current political standoff.
This development makes Representative Briggs the third member to part ways with the Speaker’s bloc in less than 24 hours, a sign of deepening fractures within the camp. With her departure, the Speaker’s bloc now holds 27 Representatives, though reports suggest that more members may announce their exits very soon.
The moves come at a critical time for Speaker Koffa, whose leadership is increasingly under scrutiny. The erosion of support raises questions about his ability to maintain a majority within the House and navigate the mounting political tension.
As the power dynamics continue to shift, all eyes are on Capitol Hill to see how this unfolding drama will reshape Liberia’s legislative landscape. Will Speaker Koffa rally his remaining allies, or will this exodus spell the end of his bloc’s influence? Only time will tell.
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