MONROVIA, LIBERIA-The Majority Bloc of the House of Representatives has welcomed Wednesday’s ruling by the Supreme Court against a petition for an alternative writ of prohibition as prayed for by Speaker Fonati Koffa.
The Supreme Court had issued a ruling, stating that the Justice in Chambers, Yamei Gbeisay, has declined to issue the writ prayed for, thereby lifting the stay order issued on October 25, 2024, against the removal of the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
In a release issued recently, the Majority Bloc described the decision as a reaffirmation of its commitment to upholding the rule of law, and demonstrates the Court’s respect for the constitutional provision of separation of power.
It said the Supreme Court’s ruling supports the collective mandate to protect the integrity and honor of the House of Representatives.
The Majority Bloc stated that they are pleased that the Court has declined the Writ of Prohibition filed by the Speaker, adding that such decision further validates the legitimacy of their actions in pursuing accountability, honesty and respect within the House.
At the same time, the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has temporarily suspended eleven lawmakers who are members of its legislative caucus.
The suspended lawmakers include Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah, Representatives Alexander Poure, Isaac Choloplay Wuo, Johnson Williams and Julie Fatormah Wiah, Momo Kpoto, Ivar Jones, Emmanuel Yarh, Clarence Gahr, Mike Jurry and Samson.
According to the CDC, the action by the eleven lawmakers to join the removal of House Speaker, Cllr. Fonati Koffa, violates Part II, Chapter I, Rule 5 of the Party’s Constitution.
A release signed by the Chairman of the CDC, Janga Kowo, is quoted as saying the Party will create no space for such deviant partisans.
Meanwhile, the CDC has requested the suspended partisans to avail themselves to the National Disciplinary Committee for investigation in keeping with Part I, Article 15, Section 80 and Part II, Chapter I, Rule 17 and 18 of the Party’s Constitution.
Meanwhile, Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah has welcomed the CDC’s stance against the lawmakers, and also committed to complying with the pending investigation by availing himself to the National Disciplinary Committee of the Party.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, November 6,2024, Deputy Speaker Fallah clarified that his actions in the National Legislature is motivated by a deep love for country, party, and a desire to see Liberia mov forward.
According to him, the decision he makes at the National Legislature are always driven by a commitment to transparency, accountability, and the greater good of the country.
The Deputy House Speaker then urged the Congress for Democratic Change to see his actins as effort to protect and uplift Liberia and the Party.
