Liberia: Rule of Law Caucus Chairman Proclaims Commitment for Dialogue, Reaffirms Help for Speaker Koffa
Monrovia – The Chairman of the Rule of Law Legislative Caucus, Rep. Musa Hassan Bility (District #7, Nimba County), has introduced the caucus is open to a legislative dialogue to resolve the continuing deadlock.
By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, [email protected]
However, he reaffirmed the caucus’s unwavering assist for Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa because the reliable Speaker of the House.
Addressing his first press convention on the Capitol Building since his election as Caucus Chairman, Bility denounced a number of choices made by the Majority Bloc, describing them as unconstitutional and in violation of House guidelines.
Criticism of Majority Bloc Decisions
Rep. Bility outlined a number of grievances towards the Majority Bloc, together with the election of a brand new speaker whereas a constitutionally elected speaker stays in workplace, the suspension and withholding of salaries of lawmakers aligned with the Rule of Law Caucus, in what he termed a transparent breach of House guidelines, the dissolution and reconstitution of all legislative committees in violation of House procedures and the refusal to launch advantages on account of members of the Rule of Law Caucus, regardless of funds having been remitted to the House’s account by the Ministry of Finance.
Commitment to Legal and Legislative Action
Bility emphasised the caucus’s dedication to upholding the rule of regulation, stating that the group would proceed to pursue authorized actions whereas working towards a legislative decision.
“We want to emphasize that we remain committed to the rule of law, which includes taking further appropriate legal actions while pursuing legislative resolution on the floor of the House of Representatives,” he stated.
He additionally expressed gratitude to the Liberian individuals for his or her assist, vowing to stay steadfast in defending the rules of justice and good governance.
Majority Bloc’s Reconciliation Efforts See Mixed Signals
Bility’s assertion coincides with the Majority Bloc’s announcement of plans to carry a retreat aimed toward reconciling members of the House of Representatives and their employees. The announcement was made on Monday on the shut of the primary session of the House.
The session noticed 4 members of the Pro-Koffa lawmakers—Reps. Sumo Mulbah (CDC, District #3, Montserrado), Ellen Attoh Wreh (District #3, Margibi), Romeo Quioh (District #1, Sinoe) and Priscilla Cooper (UP, District #5, Montserrado) —becoming a member of the Majority Bloc for deliberations. Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah and Majority Bloc-backed Speaker Richard Koon welcomed their presence and prolonged an invite to all Pro-Koffa lawmakers to attend future classes.
However, Rep. Ellen Attoh Wreh and Sumo Mulbah clarified that their participation in Monday’s session shouldn’t be interpreted as a withdrawal of their assist for Speaker Koffa. They emphasised that their attendance was a part of efforts to foster legislative dialogue and promote reconciliation throughout the House.
Rep. Quioh stated his choice to affix the Majority Block is critical to afford the chance to higher characterize his individuals.
The gesture underscores the challenges in bridging the divide throughout the House, as each factions seem steadfast of their positions whereas acknowledging the necessity for dialogue to resolve the continuing deadlock.
