Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe, former Presidential Candidate on the ticket of the Liberian People’s Party (LPP) in Presidential and General Elections of 2023, has called on members of the majority bloc who want to oust Speaker J. Fonati Koffa of his position to respect the Supreme Court of Liberia Ruling. The former President of the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) informed members of the majority bloc that, the Supreme Court is the final obituary of justice and the higher court in the land. The veteran Liberia lawyer further appealed to members of the majority bloc to do the honorable thing for the sick of the Liberian people by obeying the Supreme Court Ruling. Cllr. Gongloe explained that, the court make it clear that members of the majority bloc need to act in consent of the law, Article 33 and 49. According to him, anything outside of Article 33 and 49 is unconstitutional. The LNBA Ex-President made these remarks over the weekend on the Spoon Network show in Monrovia. According to him, everything those members of the House of Representatives referring to themselves as majority bloc wanting to oust speaker Koffa, it clear by the court that their actions are unconstitutional. Cllr. Gongloe asserted that, members of the majority actions been exhibited over the period of time as very disrespectful, disappointing, illegal and unconstitutional. The veteran Liberian lawyer added that, the lawmakers took an oath to protect and defense the constitution of Liberia. The LPP former Presidential Candidate reminded them that, the laws is the law and it should come in conflict with politics. He also informed members of the majority bloc that, they as lawmakers are not law breakers. According to him, Liberia is a country of law not disorder. Cllr. Gongloe stated that, the Judiciary branch is charge with the responsibility to interpret the laws while the Executive is to enforce. The former President of the LNBA’s stated that, any attend on the part of the office of the President to do business with the majority bloc, stating that, the constitution of the country will be undermine and this could leave to a conflict. Cllr. Gongloe further informed the public that, Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa still remains the legitimate speaker of the House of Representatives. The veteran lawyer reminded the conflicting parties that, he is not on the side of any of them. Cllr. Gongloe when on by saying that, he is on the side of the laws. Cllr. Gongloe is on record for speaking on critical national issues without fear or favor in Liberia over the years.
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