34 h. ago Liberia: Majority Bloc’s Press Conference Marred by Math Mistakes and Confusion

Monrovia — The self-proclaimed “Majority Bloc” in the House of Representatives has suffered a major setback in its ongoing effort to remove Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, following a chaotic press conference that exposed inconsistencies in their claimed support and deepened concerns about their legitimacy. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com During the event, which was streamed live, a physical [...] The post Liberia: Majority Bloc’s Press Conference Marred by Math Mistakes and Confusion appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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49 h. ago Liberia: Majority Bloc Struggles to Show Strength Amid Push to Oust Speaker Koffa

Monrovia – Efforts by the Majority Bloc in the House of Representatives to remove Speaker J. Fonati Koffa appear to be faltering as questions mount over the bloc’s actual numerical strength and internal coherence. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com During a press conference aired live on various online platforms, the Majority Bloc faced visible challenges in [...] The post Liberia: Majority Bloc Struggles to Show Strength Amid Push to Oust Speaker Koffa appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia’s Political Crisis Escalates: Majority Bloc Challenges Supreme Court Ruling, Opposition Threatens Mass Action

Monrovia, Liberia – April 26, 2025 – Liberia’s deepening political crisis has reached a critical juncture as the self-proclaimed Majority Bloc of the House of Representatives, led by Representative Richard Nagbe Koon, has officially petitioned the Supreme Court to reconsider its recent ruling that invalidated their legislative actions. This legal challenge sets the stage for […] The post Liberia’s Political Crisis Escalates: Majority Bloc Challenges Supreme Court Ruling, Opposition Threatens Mass Action appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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4 d. ago Liberia: Majority Bloc Member Austin Taylor Breaks Ranks, Pledges to Stand with Rule of Law

Monrovia — Amid ongoing tensions between the Supreme Court and the Majority Bloc of the House of Representatives, Rep. Austin B. Taylor, a member of the bloc, has publicly declared his commitment to the rule of law, signaling a possible break in unity within the embattled group. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com In a statement posted Friday, Taylor [...] The post Liberia: Majority Bloc Member Austin Taylor Breaks Ranks, Pledges to Stand with Rule of Law appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia: After Dismissing Supreme Court Ruling, Majority Bloc Seeks Legal Reconsideration

Monrovia  — The Majority Bloc of the House of Representatives, led by Representative Richard Nagbe Koon, has formally filed a petition for reargument before the Supreme Court of Liberia. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The petition, filed Friday and endorsed by Counsellors Albert Sims and Varney G. Sherman, seeks to overturn the Court’s April 23 judgment, which declared [...] The post Liberia: After Dismissing Supreme Court Ruling, Majority Bloc Seeks Legal Reconsideration appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago Liberia: Supreme Nullifies Majority Bloc Actions, Richard Koon’s Efforts Ruled Unconstitutional in Landmark Rebuke of Legislative Overreach

Monrovia – The Supreme Court of Liberia has delivered a decisive ruling in the ongoing power struggle between the House of Representatives’ self-declared Majority Bloc and embattled Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, declaring the group’s actions unconstitutional and effectively ending Representative Richard N. Koon’s controversial campaign to unseat the Speaker.In its final judgment, the Court described [...] The post Liberia: Supreme Nullifies Majority Bloc Actions, Richard Koon’s Efforts Ruled Unconstitutional in Landmark Rebuke of Legislative Overreach appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Cllr. Gongloe Condemns ‘Majority Bloc’, Calls for Respect for Rule of Law in Liberia

Monrovia – Former presidential candidate and prominent Liberian lawyer Cllr. Tiawan S. Gongloe has criticized the recent actions of the “Majority Bloc,” describing their attempts to remove Speaker J. Fonati Koffa without the constitutionally required votes as an illegal power grab that threatens Liberia’s democratic integrity. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frotpageaficaonline.com In a statement titled [...] The post Liberia: Cllr. Gongloe Condemns ‘Majority Bloc’, Calls for Respect for Rule of Law in Liberia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Liberia: Debt Court Orders Seizure of Majority Bloc Speaker Richard Koon’s Properties, Threatens Arrest for Noncompliance

MONROVIA — The Debt Court for Montserrado County has issued a Writ of Attachment against the Speaker of the Majority Bloc, Richard Nagbe Koon, ordering the seizure of his assets following a debt claim filed by his wife, Madam Cecelia Kpor Koon.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The legal dispute stems from a lawsuit in which Madam [...] The post Liberia: Debt Court Orders Seizure of Majority Bloc Speaker Richard Koon’s Properties, Threatens Arrest for Noncompliance appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Liberia: Police Chief Summoned After Officer Issues Ticket to Lawmaker for Unregistered Vehicle, Traffic Violation

MONROVIA – The House of Representatives, under the influence of the Majority Bloc, has reportedly ordered the Liberia National Police (LNP) to revoke a traffic ticket issued to one of its members. By Francis G. Boayue | francis.boayue@frontpageafricaonline.com FrontPage Africa has learned that the directive was given during a closed-door meeting at the Capitol Building [...] The post Liberia: Police Chief Summoned After Officer Issues Ticket to Lawmaker for Unregistered Vehicle, Traffic Violation appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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