By Jerromie S. Walters
Capitol Hill, Liberia – 47 members of the House of Representatives of the 55th Legislature have signed a resolution to remove Speaker J. Fonati Koffa from his position.
Following their presentation, the representatives have scheduled a new election for the speakership to take place next Thursday.
However, the reading of the resolution by the majority bloc outside the chambers does not fully satisfy the formal removal of the Speaker.
The House rule says the entire process must take place during an official session, where the resolution is included on the session’s agenda. The resolution should be read within the session, followed by the application of due process.
Subsequently, a vote must be taken. A simple majority vote, conducted during the session, will determine whether the Speaker is removed or retained. The recent decision to remove Koffa has sparked widespread discussions about the implications for governance and leadership within the House.
The move comes amidst ongoing tensions and allegations of political maneuvering, with many lawmakers expressing concerns over Koffa’s leadership and the direction of the legislative agenda.
