The Senior Political Advisor to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Madam MacDella Cooper, has publicly confirmed that she is the spouse to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Richard Nagbe Koon, putting to rest months of speculation surrounding their relationship.
Madam Cooper made the disclosure in a brief but unequivocal statement, saying, “I am the spouse of the Speaker.” The confirmation marks the first official acknowledgment from either party following sustained public discussion and social media chatter about their personal ties.
A prominent political figure and philanthropist, Cooper currently serves as Senior Political Advisor to President Boakai, while Speaker Koon, a senior member of the ruling establishment, was recently elected to preside over the House of Representatives. Their positions at the center of national governance have intensified public interest in the revelation of their relationship status.
Attention around the couple were further heightened on Thursday as both officials, currently touring southeastern Liberia, were seen wearing matching outfits during public engagements, fueling the conversation shortly after Cooper’s confirmation.
Despite the widespread interest, no additional details have been provided regarding the timing or formalization of their union. Likewise, no official statements have been issued by the Office of the Speaker or the Executive Mansion beyond Cooper’s brief confirmation.
Political observers say the development underscores the intense scrutiny faced by high-ranking public officials, particularly when personal matters intersect with national leadership roles.
