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Liberian News: Lawmaker Wants Iman Krayee Apologizes

Monrovia-Weeks following comments by Islamic Cleric, Imam Krayee against members of the 55th Legislature of Liberia in which he termed the lawmakers as ‘National Tragedy and Liability’ in the government of Liberia, Sinoe County District #1 Representative Romeo Quoih in petition to the House of Representatives, had demanded an apology from the Iman over his inflammatory remarks against the legislature.

Liberian News: House Reviews Bill To Protect Personal Information

Monrovia-Members of the House of Representatives have instructed the Committee on Post and Telecommunication to scrutinize a proposed law intended to safeguard individual privacy and ensure responsible data handling.
The House Plenary decision was taken on Tuesday, 10 June during the 9th day sitting of the 2nd Quarter of the 2nd Session of the 55th Legislature.

Liberia News: One House, 2 Sessions

Liberia-As efforts to remove Speaker J. Fonati Koffa intensified, a session in the main chambers of the House of Representatives under the gavel of Speaker Koffa was adjourned due to a lack of quorum. This unexpected situation has sparked debates and discussions among political experts and analysts as “rebel lawmakers” remain resolute in pushing for […]

Liberia News: Boakai Played Game?

By Mark N. Mengonfia   Liberia-Members of the House of Representatives were on Tuesday  soliciting signatures to have Grand Kru County Representative, Jonathan Fonati Koffa, removed as Speaker of that body. According to our legislative reporter, the grounds of the Liberian Legislature was a tension parked one as supporters of the Speaker,  and anti -Kofa […]

Liberia News: Total Chaos!

Liberia-Serious tension erupted at the Capitol Building yesterday between supporters of Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa, Speaker of the House of Representatives and some rebel lawmakers seeking his (Koffa) removal. The situation led to total chaos and heavy confusion in the chamber of the House of Representatives when lawmakers supporting Speaker Koffa prevented Deputy Speaker Thomas […]

Liberia News: Lawmakers Abandon Session

Liberia-Several seats of lawmakers in the chamber of the House of Representatives were seem emptied yesterday as many lawmakers intentionally abandoned regular session of that august body on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers at the House of Representatives were seen dragging their feet to attend regular sessions on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Following a roll call by […]

Liberia News: Off Budget Spending Illegal

By Washington Tumay Watson Liberia-Bomi County Senator Edwin Snow and Nimba County District #7 Representative Musa Bility have described the government’s recent action by spending off the budget as illegal and those involve should be prosecuted. Senator Snow and Representative Bility were speaking on Spoon Conversation with the CEO Sunday September 22, 2024. . Senator […]

Liberia News: Legislature Seeks One-Week Extension

Liberia -The National Legislature is seeking a one-week extension to its extraordinary session, originally set to end on September 19, 2024, in order to finalize the delayed recast national budget. If approved, the session will extend to September 26, 2024.   House Speaker Fonati Koffa confirmed the move during a session on Wednesday, September 18, […]

Liberia News: ‘Lawmakers Insensitive’

By Mark N. Mengonfia Liberia-Liberians are furious over the allotment of whooping $45thousand dollars in the national budget for lawmakers’ vehicles in the face of biting of economic realities they are faced with. House Speaker, J. Fonati Koffa who oversaw the budgetary exercise and did nothing to thwart such undertaking for the sake of the […]