Liberia: Rep. Foko Submits to Police Amidst Investigation into Threats Following Capitol Constructing Fireplace

Monrovia-Montserrado District Number Nine Representative, Frank Saah Foko, has voluntarily turned himself over to the Liberia National Police (LNP) following a contentious investigation into remarks he allegedly made about burning a legislative session.

By Willie N. Tokpah

Representative Foko appeared at LNP headquarters on Thursday, December 19, after two prior unsuccessful makes an attempt by regulation enforcement to safe his arrest.

His give up was marked by a present of solidarity from his colleagues, together with embattled House Speaker Jonathan Fonati Kofa, who joined different lawmakers in accompanying him.

The investigation stems from a hearth that broke out within the Joint Chambers of the Legislature on Wednesday, December 18.

The incident brought about important concern and hypothesis, with authorities transferring swiftly to deal with any doable connection between the hearth and Representative Foko’s alleged remarks.

LNP Inspector General knowledgeable reporters on Wednesday, December 18, that the legislator was invited for questioning to make clear the context and intent of his assertion.

However, the main points of the interrogation stay undisclosed.

The fireplace within the legislature has raised alarm about safety and accountability inside Liberia’s governing establishments.

As such, Representative Foko’s remarks have drawn scrutiny from each the general public and his friends in authorities.

The fireplace itself, which disrupted legislative actions, can also be underneath unbiased investigation to find out its origin and whether or not foul play was concerned.

The investigation continues to be ongoing and the Liberia National Police is predicted to supply an replace, following the investigation.