Deputy House Speaker Thomas Fallah, has warned his colleagues who have boycotted sessions to return to work.
He warned that they return and prioritize their national duties, or else, they would have themselves blame for the consequences.
Fallah assured the lawmakers, who he said, have become disgruntled that leadership has diligently worked, and resolved the delay in the payment of their overdue benefits.
In a public statement issued on Monday October 12, via his Facebook page, Fallah acknowledged the growing frustration within the Capitol Building as regarded unpaid financial entitlements.
He affirmed that the lawmakers’ concerns are both “overdue and legitimate.”
“…I recognize the genuine concerns raised by many of you regarding the payment of our legitimate benefits, which we all agreed are overdue. Your voices have been heard, and your call is both fair and justified.”
Fallah reassured aggrieved lawmakers that the House leadership, has actively engaged with relevant government financial institutions to expedite the disbursement process.
He said, positive indicators suggested the financial impasse will soon be resolved.
However, with the House officially entering the third quarter of its third legislative session, Fallah warned that continued absence from plenary proceedings could derail vital national business, and undermine the public trust placed in the legislature.
“The Liberian people entrusted us with a sacred mandate; to legislate, provide oversight, and represent their voices. Our absence from the chambers delays progress, and undermines the very purpose for which we were elected.”
Fallah called for unity, and patriotism among lawmakers. He also urged individual lawmaker to balance their demands for legitimate compensation with an unwavering dedication to public service.
He reminded them that true leadership is tested during moments of institutional challenge.
He stressed that returning to work would send a clear message to the public that lawmakers will not abandon their responsibilities as they pursue their legal rights.
Fallah meanwhile, urged members of the House to rise above immediate grievances, and focus on national legislation awaiting action in the third session.
His statement comes just days after several lawmakers boycotted the official ceremony tht marked the opening of the final quarter of the legislative session.
