Browsing: Speaker Koffa Removal

Liberia’s Supreme Court has become the focal point of the nation’s political tension, as it deliberates on the constitutionality of the removal of embattled House Speaker Fonati Koffa.

The political drama within Liberia’s House of Representatives took an unexpected turn today as Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah and seven other representatives from the majority bloc were notably absent from an allegedly illegal session.

In a dramatic turn of events, the leadership of the House of Representatives, led by Speaker Koffa’s bloc, has reportedly suspended Deputy Chief Clerk Cummick Chea. The decision comes amid allegations that Chea failed to submit the Draft National Budget to the legal Speaker’s office after receiving it.

The notice from the Supreme Court of Liberia represents a significant legal development, where the Court is exercising its authority to address the constitutionality of certain actions taken by members of the House of Representatives of the 55th Legislature. Here’s a breakdown:

Liberia’s political landscape has taken another dramatic turn, with the Majority Bloc of the House of Representatives officially declaring the Speaker’s seat vacant and swiftly electing a new leader.

The Speaker Bloc gathered recently at the residence of Ellen Attoh Wreh, joined by Speaker Fonati Koffa, to address pressing concerns about the Speaker’s leadership. However, the anticipated decision regarding his resignation remained unresolved.

Montserrado County District #10 Representative, Hon. Yekeh Kolubah, has made a powerful declaration of his unwavering support for House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa.

The Majority bloc in the House of Representatives has voted to remove Representative Dixon Seboe and Representative Ellen Attoh Wreh as Chair and Co-Chair of the powerful Ways, Means, Finance, and Budget Committee.

Capitol Hill in Monrovia is buzzing with political intrigue as Gbarpolu County District #1 Representative Zinnah Norman and Montserrado County District #17 Representative Bernard Benson, popularly known as DJ Blue, have officially joined the growing Renegade Lawmakers bloc.

The stage is set for a critical conversation about Liberia’s financial future as the Majority bloc in the House of Representatives begins deliberations on the 2025 Draft National Budget.