By Jerromie S. Walters
Monrovia, Liberia – The Supreme Court of Liberia is set to deliver a ruling on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in the legal battle between embattled House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and the self-styled “Majority Bloc” led by Representative Richard N. Koon of the House of Representatives.
The court has summoned all parties to appear at 12:00 noon for the decision, which will address Speaker Koffa’s Bill of Information challenging the legitimacy of Koon’s “Manority Bloc”. The dispute has plunged the House of Representatives into turmoil, with rival factions—the Majority and Minority blocs—locked in a power struggle over control of the House for several months.
The Legal and Political Stakes
The case questions whether Koon’s self-declared Majority Bloclawfully holds authority, as Speaker Koffa and his allies dispute its legitimacy. Named respondents include: Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah, Members of Koon’s faction and Liberia’s Minister of Justice**, representing the government’s stance.
A full bench of the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene G. Yuoh and including Associate Justices Yussif D. Kaba, Jamesetta L. Wolokolie, Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, Sr., and Ceaineh D. Clinton-Johnson, will issue the ruling. The court’s decision could have far-reaching implications, potentially validating or invalidating recent legislative actions taken by Koon’s faction—a scenario that risks further political instability if not resolved decisively.
In a formal notice issued Wednesday, April 16, 2025, Brigadier General Amos B. Kesseh Dickson, Sr., Marshal of the Supreme Court, was commanded to serve the parties with the Notice of Assignment, ensuring their presence for the ruling. Legal analysts suggest the court’s verdict may hinge on constitutional interpretation, particularly regarding legislative procedures for electing leadership.
