As part of effort to further resolved the impasse at the House of Representatives, a high-level delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, met with the Majority the Speaker of the Liberian Legislature, Richard Nagbe Koon, and some members of the House of Representatives.
They discussed recent developments at the Capitol Building, particularly regarding the formation of the Majority and Minority blocs following a leadership transition that took place in October of last year.
The meeting which lasted for an hour provided an opportunity for Speaker Koon and members of the House to present a comprehensive file containing key exhibits related to the procedural steps taken in the removal of the former Speaker, Jonathan Fonati Koffa, and also present file also detailed the dissolution and reconstitution of House committees, among other legislative actions.
Speaker Koon also reaffirmed his leadership’s commitment to transparency, accountability and collaboration with all members of the Legislature in the best interest of the Liberian people.
He emphasized that resolving the recent legislative impasse is essential for stability and effective governance.
He also expressed appreciation for ECOWAS’ role in fostering peaceful and constructive dialogue, underscoring that unity among lawmakers is paramount for smooth legislative proceedings stressing that the House of Representatives remains dedicated to upholding diplomatic protocols and maintaining strong engagement with regional and international partners, including the ECOWAS Commission in pursuit of good governance and legislative harmony.
Meanwhile Leading the ECOWAS delegation, Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, former UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, clarified that the team was not in Liberia as a mediation body as had been previously reported.
The delegation included other notable figures such as Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security; Mr. Ebenezer Asiedu, Head of Democracy and Good Governance at the ECOWAS Commission and other key officials.