Liberia: Four Members of Pro-Koffa Group Join Majority Bloc
Monrovia, Liberia – In a stunning political maneuver, three lawmakers beforehand aligned with Speaker J. Fonati Koffa’s faction have shifted allegiance to the Majority Bloc over the last sitting of the primary session of the fifty fifth Legislature.
By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, [email protected]
The lawmakers—Rep. Sumo Mulbah (CDC, District #3, Montserrado County), Rep. Priscilla Cooper (District #5, Montserrado County), Ellen Attoh Wreh (District #3, Margibi Co.) and Romeo Quioh (District #1, Sinoe County)—have been staunch supporters of Speaker Koffa since October however made the dramatic swap on the Monrovia City Hall, the place legislative periods are presently being held.
Their transfer comes because the Pro-Koffa group, searching for to consolidate its place, lately introduced the formation of the Rule of Law Legislative Caucus. This caucus, in accordance with insiders, goals to advocate for adherence to constitutional ideas and legislative independence amid rising political tensions within the House.
Shift in Power Dynamics
The defection of the 4 lawmakers is seen as a major increase to the Majority Bloc, which has been working to consolidate its affect within the House of Representatives. With these additions, the Majority Bloc now holds a stronger numerical benefit.
Liberia: Four Members of Pro-Koffa Group Join Majority Bloc Amid Ongoing Session
Monrovia, Liberia – In a stunning political maneuver, three lawmakers beforehand aligned with Speaker J. Fonati Koffa’s faction have shifted allegiance to the Majority Bloc over the last sitting of the primary session of the fifty fifth Legislature.
The lawmakers—Rep. Sumo Mulbah (CDC, District #3, Montserrado County), Rep. Priscilla Cooper (District #5, Montserrado County), Ellen Attoh Wreh (District #3, Margibi Co.) and Romeo Quioh (District #1, Sinoe County)—have been staunch supporters of Speaker Koffa since October however made the dramatic swap on the Monrovia City Hall, the place legislative periods are presently being held.
Their transfer comes because the Pro-Koffa group, searching for to consolidate its place, lately introduced the formation of the Rule of Law Legislative Caucus. This caucus, in accordance with insiders, goals to advocate for adherence to constitutional ideas and legislative independence amid rising political tensions within the House.
Shift in Power Dynamics
The defection of the 4 lawmakers is seen as a major increase to the Majority Bloc, which has been working to consolidate its affect within the House of Representatives. With these additions, the Majority Bloc now holds a stronger numerical benefit.
