Members of the House of Representatives of the 55th Legislature in session have acknowledged and welcomed the Supreme Court’s ruling on the petition filed by former Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and others. “We commend the Court for reaffirming the principles of separation of powers, which remain essential to Liberia’s democratic governance,” they noted. The Supreme Court asserted its constitutional jurisdiction over the matter, reiterating its authority to interpret and uphold the Constitution. Importantly, the Court clarified that the minority lacks any constitutional mechanism to compel the attendance of absent members to form a quorum. The Supreme Court did not find any actions by the Members in session to be unconstitutional, illegal, null, or void, as sought in former Speaker Koffa’s petition. This signifies that the petitioners’ arguments were rejected, and the actions of the Members in session were affirmed as lawful and consistent with constitutional principles. The Court also emphasized that all members of the House must conduct themselves in accordance with the law, underlining the importance of constitutional adherence as the Members in session have repeatedly done. The body is left wondering, how former Speaker Rep. J. Fonati Koffa will transition as he announced in his recent Facebook statement when he has been duly removed as speaker of the House of Representatives of the 55th Legislature. “We reaffirm our commitment to upholding the rule of law, restoring honor to the House of Representatives, and ensuring the dignity of this Legislative Body,” the members said. “We also take this opportunity to inform the Liberian people that the budget hearing starts Monday with the revenue component and regular sessions of the House will resume on Tuesday to address critical legislative matters in service of the nation,” they also indicated. The Members in session remain steadfast in their dedication to transparency, integrity, and strict adherence to the Constitution, prioritizing the interests of the Liberian people at all times.
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