“The 55th Legislature will address’ urgent national matters, including printing of additional money,” Pres. Boakai letter.
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, has written the Speaker of the 55th Legislature Richard Nagbe Koon to officially call a “Special Session.”
The Legislature is expected to address “pressing national concerns.”
The Special Session will run for a period of 10 working days, commencing on Thursday, April 9, and ending on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Article 32(b) of the constitution empowers the president, either on his/her own initiative or upon receipt of a certificate endorsed by at least one-fourth of the total membership of each House, to convene or extend legislative sittings by proclamation.
This provision ensures that matters of national emergency and importance are addressed in a timely manner.
The decision to convene the Special Session follows formal communication from the Legislature indicating the adjournment of the First Quarter of the Third Session of the 55th Legislature on March 19, 2026, after the exhaustion of its legislative agenda.
The Legislature had been scheduled to resume regular sittings on May 8, 2026. However, in view of the urgency of several critical national issues, it has become necessary for lawmakers to reconvene ahead of that date.
The agenda for the “Special Session” will focus on key national priorities, including: the proposal for the printing of additional Liberian Dollar banknotes; the consideration and passage of the 2026 supplementary budget, and
other matters of urgent national importance.
These issues according to Mr. Boakai’s communication, are considered “time-sensitive and require immediate legislative attention,” making it impractical to defer deliberations until the next regular session.
Pres. Boakai has expressed confidence that members of the Legislature will respond promptly to this call and give due consideration to the national interest by convening within the specified period.
The “Special Session” underscores government’s commitment to ensure economic stability, fiscal responsiveness, and timely decision-making in addressing the needs of the Liberian people.
Meanwhile, Koon has acknowledged the President’s communication, and has instructed the Chief Clerk office to duly inform Boakai for subsequent issuance of the proclamation.