HoR Seeks ECOWAS’ Parliament Representatives’ Recall

The House of Representatives of  Liberia has taken steps to recall its representatives at the ECOWAS Parliament, citing concerns over the selection process and adherence to ECOWAS protocols. The request, raised during session Thursday, 13 February by Rep. James Kolleh (Bong County, District #2) and Rep. Johnson Williams (River Gee County, District #3), called for the immediate withdrawal of Liberia’s current representatives in the regional legislative body.  The lawmakers outlined the following concerns: 1. The representatives were unilaterally selected rather than elected through a transparent process. 2. The composition of Liberia’s delegation failed to reflect ECOWAS’s principle of equal political representation among member states. 3. The selection process violated ECOWAS protocols governing parliamentary representation. During deliberations, some lawmakers proposed that the ECOWAS Parliament should first be officially informed of Liberia’s decision, allowing for the declaration of the seats as vacant. This would pave the way for a transparent election process to select new representatives in accordance with ECOWAS rules and the House of Representatives’ regulations. Currently, Liberia is represented by Bong County Electoral District 6 Representative,  Moima Briggs-Mensah, Nimba County Electoral District 9 Representative, Taa Wongbe, and Montserrado County Electoral District 6 Representative,  Samuel Enders. The plenary has scheduled the election of new representatives for next Thursday, pending formal communication to ECOWAS regarding the recall. The House of Representatives said it remains committed to upholding democratic principles and ensuring that Liberia’s delegation to the ECOWAS Parliament is selected through a fair and inclusive process.