By Precious D. Freeman
The Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) has categorically denied a viral social media statement that falsely claimed it, along with the National Muslim Council (NMC) and the Inter-Religious Council of Liberia, had concluded a mediation process in favor of Majority Bloc Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon over embattled House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa.
The statement, which surfaced on April 7, 2025, suggested that the religious bodies had issued findings endorsing Koon’s leadership as Speaker of the House.
It also implied that the Executive Branch’s dealings with Koon—especially his role in managing the 2025 National Budget and his recognition by President Joseph Boakai—were signs of tacit approval of his leadership.
However, in a strong and swift response on Tuesday, April 8, LCC Secretary-General Rev. Christopher Toe dismissed the claim as “entirely false and misleading.”
“We are still in the mediation process and have not concluded anything,” Rev. Toe said. He added that the religious bodies involved are awaiting the Supreme Court’s final ruling on the matter, which is expected on Wednesday, April 9.
Rev. Toe condemned the statement as a deliberate attempt to misrepresent the LCC’s stance, stressing that such misinformation not only misleads the public but also erodes the trust and integrity of the ongoing mediation process.
“This falsehood is not only misleading but it undermines the credibility of the mediation process,” Rev. Toe warned. “We remain committed to an impartial and transparent resolution of this issue.”
The statement comes amid heightened political tensions surrounding the dispute over the speakership.
Religious organizations, including the LCC, NMC, and the Inter-Religious Council of Liberia, have been engaged in mediation efforts to bring a peaceful resolution to the conflict between the two rival factions.
As the nation awaits the Supreme Court’s decision, the LCC’s firm rejection of the viral claim highlights the ongoing uncertainty and the need for a fair and neutral resolution to the political crisis.
