Information filtered into this medium says the original resolution, signed by 43 Representatives intended to remove Fonati Koffa as Speaker has mysteriously disappeared, igniting serious concerns amongst the majority bloc members.
Also, members of the ‘Majority bloc’ are now increasingly frustrated and are reluctant to sign a new one amidst the continuous criticism from citizens including political pundits, among others.
This however followed after Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah who is also a close ally to Speaker Koffa joined the majority wanting to oust the Speaker, leaving many Liberians describing his decision as a ‘betrayal.’
According to our source from within, the controversy began when the 43 representatives got frustrated with Speaker Koffa’s leadership style and alleged corruption and conflict of interest, drafted a resolution aimed at initiating his removal.
The lawmakers have since failed to present the resolution, during a recent session of the House after falling short of the required 49 Constitutional signatures, reportedly vanished without a trace even before the day it was read by Nimba County Representative, Nyan Flomo.
Our source also indicated that the resolution was prepared and signed by the representatives, but cannot be found, leaving them frustrated and reluctant in signing the new crafted resolution.
Our source quoted a member of the majority Bloc as saying, “We don’t have the original resolution to put on the floor. The guys are just begging us every day to stay united, hoping Koffa will resign under pressure because if it comes to a vote, some of us will not really be able to vote against him.”
Meanwhile, amidst the stalling of normal activities at the House of Representatives, several citizens have expressed their frustration with members of the majority bloc of neglecting their duties in favor of luxury accommodations at the RLJ Resort.
The resort, known for its opulence, has become a symbol of the disconnect between lawmakers and the everyday struggles of ordinary Liberians.
The protest, according to the organizers aims to demand accountability from the representatives and to express the public’s desire for a government that prioritizes the needs of its citizens over personal interests.
The organizers have also urged participants to gather outside the RLJ Resort, where the lawmakers have been staying since the saga to voice their dissatisfaction, adding, “We want our representatives to be accountable and to work for the betterment of Liberia, not for their own comfort.”
