Majority Bloc Suspends Four More Lawmakers For Misconduct, Deepening Rift in the House of Representatives

The political drama within Liberia’s House of Representatives has taken another sharp turn, as four additional lawmakers—Frank Saah Foko, Eugene Kollie, Zinnah Norman, and Alex Sonnyboy Noah—have been suspended. The decision, initiated by a motion filed by Representative Nya Flomo, cites alleged misconduct as the basis for the action.

With these suspensions, the total number of lawmakers sidelined by the majority bloc has now climbed to seven, adding to the already charged atmosphere in the House. Earlier, Representatives Marvin Cole, Abu Kamara, and Edward Papay Flomo faced similar sanctions, further exposing the growing divisions in Liberia’s legislative body.

The Suspension Fallout

The sanctions against these lawmakers come with immediate consequences—the suspension of their benefits, effective this month and extending indefinitely. This financial penalty not only sidelines the lawmakers politically but also poses a direct challenge to their ability to engage with their constituents.

Critics have questioned the timing and motives behind these suspensions, with some describing them as strategic moves to consolidate power within the majority bloc. For others, the suspensions reflect an escalating internal conflict that risks undermining the functionality of the House.

Embattled Speaker Fonati Koffa Targeted Again

In a parallel development, the majority bloc has made another bold move by officially addressing embattled Speaker Fonati Koffa as the “former Speaker.” In a letter to Koffa, the bloc requested a list of his staffers to facilitate the processing of their December salaries, explicitly acknowledging him only in his capacity as Representative of Grand Kru County District #2.

This move underscores the majority bloc’s determination to enforce its narrative that Koffa is no longer the legitimate Speaker, despite ongoing debates over the legality of the leadership dispute.

A House Divided

The growing rift within the House of Representatives is not just a political struggle—it’s a reflection of a larger question about governance, accountability, and unity in Liberia’s legislative processes. With the suspensions piling up and the leadership crisis deepening, many Liberians are left wondering how these conflicts will impact the critical work of lawmaking and governance.

As the situation unfolds, the public’s eyes remain fixed on the House, hoping that cooler heads will prevail and that the focus will return to the pressing needs of the nation. In a time when unity and collaboration are more crucial than ever, the current divisions threaten to overshadow the responsibilities lawmakers have to their constituents and the country at large.

Liberians can only hope that amidst these suspensions, disputes, and declarations, the leaders of the House of Representatives will find a way to prioritize the nation’s best interests over partisan battles. The road ahead is uncertain, but the need for dialogue, compromise, and a commitment to democratic principles has never been clearer.