21 h. ago Liberia: Central Bank Accused of Targeting Former Speaker Koffa, Opposition Lawmakers Through New Insurance Directive

MONROVIA — A directive from the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) obtained by FrontPageAfrica, has placed a freeze on the issuance of court bonds by commercial banks and insurance companies without prior written clearance from its Insurance Department — effectively preventing several lawmakers currently facing criminal charges, including former House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, from securing bail. [...] The post Liberia: Central Bank Accused of Targeting Former Speaker Koffa, Opposition Lawmakers Through New Insurance Directive appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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49 h. ago Liberia: Cummings Slams Government over ‘Shameful Incarceration’ of Ex

Monrovia – Former presidential candidate and political leader of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), Alexander Benedict Cummings, has strongly criticized the Unity Party-led government over what he described as the “shameful incarceration” of former House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and three lawmakers of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC). By Gerald C. Koinyeneh Speaking [...] The post Liberia: Cummings Slams Government over ‘Shameful Incarceration’ of Ex-Speaker Koffa, Three Lawmakers appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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54 h. ago Liberia: CDC Rallies Supporters Ahead of Former Speaker Koffa, Three Lawmakers’ Court Appearance

Monrovia – The opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has called on its members and allied opposition parties to assemble in mass at the Monrovia City Court on Monday in solidarity with former Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and three other lawmakers who are currently detained at the Monrovia Central Prison. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com [...] The post Liberia: CDC Rallies Supporters Ahead of Former Speaker Koffa, Three Lawmakers’ Court Appearance appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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55 h. ago Liberia: Janga Kowo Denies Obstructing Police, Promises Official CDC Response After Release

The Chairman of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), Janga Kowo, said he sees no reason for being forcefully detained by police, insisting that their assembly was peaceful. By Webster Clayeh Kowo had led a group of CDC partisans to the Monrovia Central Prison, where former Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and three other CDC [...] The post Liberia: Janga Kowo Denies Obstructing Police, Promises Official CDC Response After Release appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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59 h. ago Liberia: Former Speaker Fonati Koffa, Others Sent to Monrovia Central Prison After Court Appearance

Monrovia – Former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and three sitting members of the House of Representatives were remanded to the Monrovia Central Prison on Saturday following their appearance at the Monrovia City Court on multiple charges linked to the December 2024 fire at the Capitol Building. By Willie N. Tokpah Alongside Koffa, Representatives [...] The post Liberia: Former Speaker Fonati Koffa, Others Sent to Monrovia Central Prison After Court Appearance appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: Former Speaker Koffa, Four Lawmakers Charged, Detained Over Capitol ‘Arson Attack’

Monrovia – Former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and four members of the House of Representatives are spending the night in police custody after being formally charged by the Liberia National Police (LNP) for their alleged roles in the recent arson attack at the Capitol Building. By J.H. Webster Clayeh (0886729972) | websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking [...] The post Liberia: Former Speaker Koffa, Four Lawmakers Charged, Detained Over Capitol ‘Arson Attack’ appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: Former Speaker Koffa, Lawmakers Face Charges Over Capitol Fire Incident

MONROVIA – Former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and several lawmakers are facing mounting legal scrutiny over the December 2024 fire that severely damaged parts of the Capitol Building. FrontPage Africa has learned that at least two members of the House of Representatives have now been formally charged, and others remain under active investigation. [...] The post Liberia: Former Speaker Koffa, Lawmakers Face Charges Over Capitol Fire Incident appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: Former Speaker Koffa, Six Lawmakers to Reappear for Police Questioning Today in Ongoing Capitol Fire Probe

Monrovia – The Liberia National Police has again summoned seven current lawmakers, including former House Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa, to appear for questioning in connection with the December 18, 2024 fire that destroyed major portions of the Capitol Building. By Selma Lomax, selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com This marks the second time the lawmakers have been identified as “persons [...] The post Liberia: Former Speaker Koffa, Six Lawmakers to Reappear for Police Questioning Today in Ongoing Capitol Fire Probe appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: LACC Summons Nine Lawmakers Over Bribery Allegations in Former Speaker Koffa’s Removal  

Monrovia – The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has summoned nine lawmakers to appear for questioning in connection with ongoing investigations into allegations of bribery linked to the removal of former House Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa. By Yaway Jaivey In a communication addressed to House Speaker Richard N. Koon, the LACC requested that the lawmakers be [...] The post Liberia: LACC Summons Nine Lawmakers Over Bribery Allegations in Former Speaker Koffa’s Removal   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia: Seven Lawmakers Summoned by Police Over Capitol Building Arson Investigation

Monrovia – The Liberia National Police (LNP) has summoned seven members of the House of Representatives for questioning in connection with the recent arson attack on the Capitol Building. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The lawmakers — Representatives Jonathan Fonati Koffa, Prescillia Cooper, Dixon Seboe, Marvin Cole, Jacob Debee, Frank Saah Foko, and Abu Kamara— are expected to [...] The post Liberia: Seven Lawmakers Summoned by Police Over Capitol Building Arson Investigation appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Speaker Koon Admits Koffa’s Ouster Was Political Payback Against Opposition CDC

MONROVIA – House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon has confessed that the removal of former Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa was driven by political motives rather than the ethical breaches previously cited by lawmakers. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway, emmanuel.weedee-conway@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking during a community engagement in the West Point community on Friday, May 23, Speaker Koon publicly apologized to Liberians [...] The post Liberia: Speaker Koon Admits Koffa’s Ouster Was Political Payback Against Opposition CDC appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Liberia: Speaker Koffa Expected to Resign Today Amid Executive, Majority Bloc’s Refusal to Honor Supreme Court’s Ruling

Monrovia – Embattled Speaker of the House of Representatives, J. Fonati Koffa, will officially step down from his role at 12 noon today, following months of political turmoil and a widening constitutional crisis in Liberia’s 55th National Legislature. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The announcement was confirmed in a statement issued Sunday by the Rule of Law Caucus, [...] The post Liberia: Speaker Koffa Expected to Resign Today Amid Executive, Majority Bloc’s Refusal to Honor Supreme Court’s Ruling appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago EDITORIAL: Koffa’s Exit Should Mark a Turning Point for Liberia’s Broken Legislature

TODAY MARKS the end of J. Fonati Koffa’s controversial tenure as Speaker of Liberia’s House of Representatives — a departure that, while long speculated, now brings both relief and reckoning to a Legislature marred by dysfunction, division, and defiance of constitutional norms. KOFFA’s RESIGNATION, set for 12 noon, was confirmed by the Rule of Law [...] The post EDITORIAL: Koffa’s Exit Should Mark a Turning Point for Liberia’s Broken Legislature appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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