Majority members of the House of Representatives (HoR) have finally fallen to the recent ruling of the Supreme Court as they accepted the Court Wednesday, April 23 ruling.
The Court’s came as the result of the Bill of Information (BoI) embattled Speaker J. Fonati Koffa reportedly filed with the High Court.
House’s majority members on Monday, April 28, 2025, issued a statement acknowledging the Supreme Court Ruling. The lawmakers said they anticipate a re-argument, which has been duly filed for clarity, correctness and adherence to constitutional dictates and procedural questions currently before the nation.
“It remains our position that J. Fonati Koffa has lost the confidence of the majority of his colleagues. This loss of trust fundamentally affects his ability to preside effectively over the proceedings of the House. It is our responsibility to ensure that the business of the Liberian people continues without disruption,”the lawmakers argued.
They also assured the public that, upon the House’s return from break, the constitutionally required quorum, as stipulated under Article 33 of the Constitution of Liberia, will be firmly maintained, which accordingly, will guarantee the continuity, legitimacy and effectiveness of the House’s legislative functions.
“Our unwavering commitment to the principles of the separation of powers and the respect for the constitutional roles assigned to each branch of the government. In this regard, we stress that no branch should extend its authority beyond its constitutional mandate,” they said in Monday’s statement.
They also said that the independence and integrity of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches are vital to the health of our democracy.
Importantly, the majority bloc emphasizes the application of the Political Question Doctrine, which holds that certain matters—particularly those involving the internal organization and governance of a co-equal branch—are non-justiciable.
They said these matters are constitutionally entrusted to the political branches and are not subject to judicial intervention, stressing that in this instance, decisions regarding the leadership and internal management of the HoR fall exclusively within the constitutional authority of the legislature and not the judiciary.
They maintained that the Political Question Doctrine serves as a safeguard for the balance of powers, ensuring that political judgments remain the prerogative of elected representatives, who are directly accountable to the people.
“Finally, we commend the Executive Branch for its recent achievements in strengthening national security, promoting economic recovery and enhancing the country’s standing in international diplomacy,” the statement said.
These gains, the statement added: reflect a leadership committed to national progress and we pledge our continued support and cooperation to advance the collective interests of the Liberian people.
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