Nimba County Representative Musa Hasan Bility, has ignited fierce debate by proposing sweeping constitutional reforms.
Bility’s suggestion, analysts said, is in a bold and potentially seismic ‘political maneuvering to make himself politically powerful.
He is the chair of his own newly formed political party, Citizens Movement for Change (CMC).
The reforms are aimed at dismantling Liberia’s entrenched political tenure system.
At Wednesday’s Truth Breakfast Show, Bility unveiled a reform package that could radically reshape the nation’s governance structure.
At its core: a dramatic reduction in the term lengths of Liberia’s top elected officials and a demand for an unprecedented audit of the entire Legislature.
The reforms, he said, could rewrite country’s political DNA that carries genetic instructions for the development, growth, and functioning of all known living organisms.
Rep. Bility’s proposal includes, but not limited to slashing the presidential term from six years to four, aligning Liberia with global democratic standards like the United States.
At the senate, he called for the reduction of senatorial terms from nine years to six; a move that would shake the foundations of the country upper house.
Bility: “House of Representatives: Cutting representatives’ terms from six years to four, increasing electoral accountability and curbing political stagnation.”
Audit bombshell: Legislature Under Fire
In a move that could rattle the corridors of power, Bility is also demanding a full-scale, independent audit of the Legislature. Framing it as a crusade for transparency.
He argues this is essential to “combat corruption and restore public trust.”
Supporters say the reforms would force elected officials to stay responsive and prevent the calcification of power. Critics, however, warn of political instability and question the feasibility of such sweeping changes as proposed by Mr. Bility.
Déjà Vu or Democratic Reckoning?
Liberians have seen similar proposals before, notably during the 2020 referendum, which failed to meet the legal threshold.
But Bility’s renewed push, paired with his call for legislative accountability, could mark a turning point in the nation democratic evolution.