Browsing: Speaker Koffa Removal

As Liberia’s 55th Legislature prepares to begin its second session on January 13, the political landscape is becoming increasingly tense. The self-declared Majority Bloc is intensifying its efforts to oust Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa from office, despite a recent ruling from the Supreme Court that could complicate their push. The Majority Bloc, which has named Representative Richard Nagbe Koon as their preferred Speaker, is now demanding that Koffa vacate his office to make room for their choice.

A cloud of smoke still hung over the Capitol Building as President Joseph Boakai stepped onto the grounds early Wednesday morning, his face etched with frustration and disbelief.

The heart of Liberia’s democracy is in crisis as the Capitol Building, a symbol of national governance, stands engulfed in flames. The fire, which erupted at approximately 6:02 AM, has sent shockwaves across the nation, with thick clouds of smoke towering above Monrovia’s skyline.

In a dramatic turn of events, Speaker of the House of Representatives J. Fonati Koffa has taken legal action in the face of mounting political tension.

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.

Deputy Speaker Thomas P. Fallah has responded to his expulsion from the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) with grace and resolve, affirming his enduring commitment to the party’s founding values and his lifelong dedication to the Liberian people.

The Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has expelled Deputy Speaker Thomas P. Fallah, emphasizing its commitment to discipline, constitutional integrity, and the unity of Liberia. This decisive action follows recommendations from the party’s National Disciplinary Committee, which cited concerns over conduct inconsistent with the party’s core values.

In a historic decision that reaffirms the strength of Liberia’s democratic institutions, the Supreme Court of Liberia has declared the removal of Speaker Fonati Koffa as unconstitutional.

Margibi County Senator Nathaniel McGill has publicly distanced himself from the Liberian Senate’s decision to align with the majority bloc of the House of Representatives.

In a move aimed at resolving legislative uncertainties, the Liberian Senate has officially decided to uphold the Ministry of Justice’s interpretation of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling.