19 h. ago Liberia: Bishop Brown Urges Boakai, Political Actors to Respect Supreme Court Ruling, Uphold Rule of Law

BREWERVILLE – Bishop Kortu Brown, former President of the Liberia Council of Churches, has called on President Joseph Boakai and all political actors to fully respect the recent ruling of the Supreme Court on the leadership dispute within the House of Representatives, emphasizing that disregard for the Court’s decision undermines rule of law and good [...] The post Liberia: Bishop Brown Urges Boakai, Political Actors to Respect Supreme Court Ruling, Uphold Rule of Law appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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20 h. ago Liberia: Opposition Coalition Supports Supreme Court Ruling, Calls for Calm in Speaker Koffa Case

Monrovia – Three major opposition parties—the National Patriotic Party (NPP), Liberia People Democratic Party (LPDP), and People’s Unification Party (PUP)—have jointly endorsed the Supreme Court’s recent decision reinstating Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and urged restraint from political actors in the wake of the ruling. By Willie Tokpah, willie.tokpah@frontpageafrontpageafricaonline.com At a press conference on Monday, [...] The post Liberia: Opposition Coalition Supports Supreme Court Ruling, Calls for Calm in Speaker Koffa Case appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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20 h. ago Liberia: Bong Lawmakers Urged to Return to Session Under Speaker Koffa Following Supreme Court Ruling

Monrovia – Political commentator David Flomo has called on Bong County’s legislative delegation to respect the recent Supreme Court ruling affirming J. Fonati Koffa as the legitimate Speaker of the House of Representatives and to return to session under his leadership. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com In a statement released over the weekend, Flomo, a native of Bong [...] The post Liberia: Bong Lawmakers Urged to Return to Session Under Speaker Koffa Following Supreme Court Ruling appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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42 h. ago Liberia: Religious Leaders Reportedly Urging Speaker Koffa to Resign; Catholic Church Distances Itself  

Monrovia – FrontPageAfrica has reliably gathered that Liberia’s religious community, acting on the request of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, is attempting to persuade Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa to resign amid a prolonged political standoff in the House of Representatives. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com The Supreme Court recently ruled, through Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene G. Yuoh, [...] The post Liberia: Religious Leaders Reportedly Urging Speaker Koffa to Resign; Catholic Church Distances Itself   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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51 h. ago Liberia: Rep. Bernard Benson Reaffirms Support for Speaker Koffa, Backs Supreme Court Ruling

Monrovia – Representative Bernard Blue Benson of Electoral District #17 has publicly reaffirmed his support for Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa, stating that he will sit under Koffa’s leadership in the House of Representatives, in accordance with the Supreme Court’s ruling on April 23, 2025. Rep. Benson, who initially aligned with the Minority Bloc during the [...] The post Liberia: Rep. Bernard Benson Reaffirms Support for Speaker Koffa, Backs Supreme Court Ruling appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: Boakai’s Stance on Court Ruling Risks Liberia’s International Reputation, Says Former Rep. Vincent Willie

MONROVIA – Former Grand Bassa County Representative Vincent Willie has expressed concern that President Joseph Boakai’s recent public statements, which appeared to disregard the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding the speakership of the House of Representatives, could negatively impact Liberia’s democratic standing. In a Facebook post, Willie stated, “President Boakai’s refusal to uphold the rulings of [...] The post Liberia: Boakai’s Stance on Court Ruling Risks Liberia’s International Reputation, Says Former Rep. Vincent Willie appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia: Gongloe Accuses Boakai of Undermining Rule of Law After Supreme Court Ruling

Monrovia – Prominent human rights lawyer, ClIr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe, has criticized President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for disregarding a Supreme Court ruling that upheld the legitimacy of House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com Gongloe, a former presidential candidate and law professor, said the Supreme Court’s April 23 decision is final and [...] The post Liberia: Gongloe Accuses Boakai of Undermining Rule of Law After Supreme Court Ruling appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia: Gov’t’s Lukewarm Approach to Enforcing Supreme Court Ruling Could Undermine Campaign for UN Security Council Seat – Experts Warn

Monrovia – When President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung took the oath of office on January 22, 2024—administered by Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Yuoh—they swore to uphold, protect, and defend the Constitution of Liberia. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com In his inaugural address, President Boakai vowed that his administration would reflect the hopes [...] The post Liberia: Gov’t’s Lukewarm Approach to Enforcing Supreme Court Ruling Could Undermine Campaign for UN Security Council Seat – Experts Warn appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia: Morlu Blasts Boakai for Defying Supreme Court, Warns of Growing Threat to Rule of Law

Monrovia – The Chairman of the political advocacy group STAND, Mulbah Morlu, has criticized President Joseph Boakai’s refusal to honor the Supreme Court’s recent ruling that reaffirmed J. Fonati Koffa as the legitimate Speaker of the House of Representatives. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Morlu called the President’s stance a “deliberate assault on the rule of law” [...] The post Liberia: Morlu Blasts Boakai for Defying Supreme Court, Warns of Growing Threat to Rule of Law appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Senator Twehway Calls on Rivercess Lawmakers to Honor Supreme Court Ruling

MONROVIA — Senator Bill Twehway of Rivercess County is urging fellow lawmakers and local stakeholders to uphold Wednesday’s Supreme Court ruling reaffirming Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa as the legitimate Speaker of the House of Representatives. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Senator Twehway reiterated his firm commitment to democracy and the rule of law, stressing that the judiciary plays [...] The post Liberia: Senator Twehway Calls on Rivercess Lawmakers to Honor Supreme Court Ruling appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: MOVEE Demands Boakai Enforce Supreme Court Ruling, Vows to Defend Rule of Law Through ‘Orange Revolution’

Monrovia – The Movement for Economic Empowerment (MOVEE) has issued a direct challenge to President Joseph Boakai, urging his administration to immediately enforce the Supreme Court ruling that reaffirms Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa as the legitimate Speaker of the House of Representatives. By Willie Tokpah In a press statement released Thursday, MOVEE hailed the Court’s decision [...] The post Liberia: MOVEE Demands Boakai Enforce Supreme Court Ruling, Vows to Defend Rule of Law Through ‘Orange Revolution’ appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: STAND Welcomes Supreme Court Ruling Affirming Koffa’s Legitimacy, Urges Legislature to Comply

Monrovia – The Solidarity & Trust for a New Day (STAND), a leading civil society group and key convener of the upcoming July 17th “We the People” protest, has welcomed the Supreme Court’s ruling reaffirming J. Fonati Koffa as the legitimate Speaker of the House of Representatives.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The group praised the Court’s decision [...] The post Liberia: STAND Welcomes Supreme Court Ruling Affirming Koffa’s Legitimacy, Urges Legislature to Comply appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Alexander Cummings Hails Speaker Koffa, Urges Pres. Boakai to Respect Constitution  

Monrovia – The Political Leader of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), Mr. Alexander B. Cummings, has thrown his weight behind the recent Supreme Court ruling affirming J. Fonati Koffa as the legitimate Speaker of the House of Representatives. In a strongly-worded statement issued on Wednesday, Cummings praised the Court for what he described as a [...] The post Liberia: Alexander Cummings Hails Speaker Koffa, Urges Pres. Boakai to Respect Constitution   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: House Speaker Koffa Hints at Possible Exit Following Supreme Court Ruling Against ‘Majority Bloc’

Monrovia – House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa has hinted at a possible exit from his role, following the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling nullifying the speakership claim of Representative Richard Nagbe Koon and declaring the actions of the so-called “Majority Bloc” as unconstitutional. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com On Wednesday, the Supreme Court ruled that all [...] The post Liberia: House Speaker Koffa Hints at Possible Exit Following Supreme Court Ruling Against ‘Majority Bloc’ appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: “The Supreme Court ruling is cleared: J Fonati Koffa is the Speaker,” – Sen. Dillon

Monrovia – The Supreme Court of Liberia has settled the contentious leadership dispute in the House of Representatives by declaring the removal of Speaker J. Fonati Koffa by the self-styled “Majority Bloc” as unconstitutional. This ruling nullifies the election of Representative Richard N. Koon, reaffirming Koffa’s status as the legitimate Speaker. By Jaheim T. Tumu, [...] The post Liberia: “The Supreme Court ruling is cleared: J Fonati Koffa is the Speaker,” – Sen. Dillon appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: “The Supreme Court ruling is clear: J Fonati Koffa is the Speaker,” – Sen. Dillon

Monrovia – The Supreme Court of Liberia has settled the contentious leadership dispute in the House of Representatives by declaring the removal of Speaker J. Fonati Koffa by the self-styled “Majority Bloc” as unconstitutional. This ruling nullifies the election of Representative Richard N. Koon, reaffirming Koffa’s status as the legitimate Speaker. By Jaheim T. Tumu, [...] The post Liberia: “The Supreme Court ruling is clear: J Fonati Koffa is the Speaker,” – Sen. Dillon appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: Public Trust on the Line as Supreme Court Prepares to Rule In House Leadership Dispute

Monrovia – With barely a week to go before the Supreme Court delivers what could be one of its most consequential rulings in recent memory, anxiety is mounting across Liberia over a high-stakes legal and political dispute that threatens the foundation of the nation’s governance. By Selma Lomax | selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The Court is expected to rule on [...] The post Liberia: Public Trust on the Line as Supreme Court Prepares to Rule In House Leadership Dispute appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Judge Rejects Viral Video in Kindness Wilson Assault Trial

Monrovia – The Monrovia City Court has ruled against the admissibility of a viral video at the center of the ongoing assault case involving former beauty queen Kindness Wilson. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Presiding Judge Ben Barco on Monday ruled that the prosecution failed to establish the authenticity and legal validity of the video, which allegedly shows [...] The post Liberia: Judge Rejects Viral Video in Kindness Wilson Assault Trial appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: LNBA Urges Rival House Factions to Heed Supreme Court’s Pending Decision

Monrovia – The Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) has called on rival blocs in the House of Representatives and their supporters to respect the pending decision of the Supreme Court in the case involving embattled Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and the self-styled Speaker Speaker, Richard Nagbe Koon. By: Victoria G. Wesseh, victoriag.wesseh@frontpageafricaonline.com LNBA President Cllr. [...] The post Liberia: LNBA Urges Rival House Factions to Heed Supreme Court’s Pending Decision appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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