In adherence to the House Rules and Procedures, specifically Rule 48.7(c), the House of Representatives has suspended four of its members for violations. The suspended members are: Rep. Frank SaahFoko Jr. of Montserrado County Electoral District 9, Rep. Eugine K.M. Kollie of Bong County Electoral District 5; Rep. Zinnah Norman of Gbarpolu County Electoral District, and Rep. Alex S. Noah of Sinoe County Electoral District 3. Rule 48.7 States; The House may, according to the circumstances and degree of breach, take the following measures: b. it may give a written warning d. it may expel a member from the House where the breach is very stop the payment of salary and allowances due him/her for the c. it may suspend a member for not more than 30 days of meeting, days of suspension, as the case may be; d. it may give an oral warning; serious or where it is committed repeatedly. The suspension, effective immediately, spans a period of thirty session days. During this time, the affected lawmakers will forfeit all benefits, including salaries. Additionally, a motion filed by Nimba County Electoral District 2 Representative, Nyan Flomo, mandates that the suspended members are not to be seen within the premises of the Capitol Building for the duration of their suspension. The Speaker of the House, Richard Nagbe Koon, has emphasized the importance of respecting the decision of Plenary, urging the suspended members to adhere strictly to the terms of their suspension. This action reaffirms the House’s commitment to upholding its rules and maintaining order and discipline among its members.
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