3 h. ago Liberia: City Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Charges Against Ex

MONROVIA – The Monrovia City Court has denied a motion filed by lawyers representing former House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and three other lawmakers seeking to dismiss criminal charges stemming from alleged misconduct at the Capitol Building. By Willie N. Tokpah The ruling, delivered on Friday, June 13, followed a week-long preliminary hearing during which [...] The post Liberia: City Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Charges Against Ex-Speaker Koffa, Three Lawmakers appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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10 h. ago Liberia: Discretion or Denial of Rights? Judge Willie Withholds Approval of Bond for Capitol Building Arson Defendants

Monrovia – Criminal Court “A” Judge Roosevelt Willie is yet to approve the criminal appearance bond submitted on behalf of Tom Edridge and several co-defendants accused of setting fire to the Capitol Building. FrontPageAfrica has learned that although the bond has been submitted to the court on more than two occasions, Judge Willie has neither [...] The post Liberia: Discretion or Denial of Rights? Judge Willie Withholds Approval of Bond for Capitol Building Arson Defendants appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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10 h. ago Liberia: Top UP Lawmaker Leads Senators in Condemning Executive Over ‘Clandestine’ GTMS, CTN Deal and Refusal to Seek Ratification

MONROVIA –  The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ways, Means and Finance, Prince Moye, has condemned the Executive Branch for renegotiating the controversial Global Tracking & Maritime Solutions (GTMS) and Cargo Tracking Note (CTN) contract without the knowledge, involvement, or ratification of the National Legislature.  By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com The Unity Party lawmaker said [...] The post Liberia: Top UP Lawmaker Leads Senators in Condemning Executive Over ‘Clandestine’ GTMS, CTN Deal and Refusal to Seek Ratification appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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11 h. ago Liberia: Women’s Legislative Caucus Backs Vice Chair Amid Capitol ‘Arson’ Allegations

MONROVIA — The Women’s Legislative Caucus of Liberia (WLCL) has declared its support for Montserrado County District 5 Representative Prescilla A. Cooper as she faces trial alongside three other sitting lawmakers in connection with the December 2024 incident at the Capitol Building. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway, emmanuel.weedee-conway@frontpageafricaonline.com In a statement issued Thursday, June 12, the WLCL [...] The post Liberia: Women’s Legislative Caucus Backs Vice Chair Amid Capitol ‘Arson’ Allegations appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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11 h. ago Liberia: Bukonjadeh CEO Calls for Respect for Rule of Law in Capitol Building Arson Case

Monrovia – The Chief Executive Officer of the Bukonjadeh Group of Companies, Elton D. Johns, has called on all Liberians to respect the ongoing judicial process involving former House Speaker Fonati Koffa and other lawmakers accused in connection with the fire incident at the Joint Chambers of the Capitol Building. Johns described the ongoing court [...] The post Liberia: Bukonjadeh CEO Calls for Respect for Rule of Law in Capitol Building Arson Case appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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33 h. ago Liberia: Koffa Dismisses Arson Case, Blasts Prosecutors’ Evidence as ‘Hodgepodge of Recordings’

Monrovia, Liberia – The Monrovia City Court is set to rule in the coming weeks on a motion to dismiss the arson case involving former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and four sitting lawmakers. By: Willie N. Tokpah, willien.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com The case stems from the December 18, 2024 fire that severely damaged the Capitol Building, [...] The post Liberia: Koffa Dismisses Arson Case, Blasts Prosecutors’ Evidence as ‘Hodgepodge of Recordings’ appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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57 h. ago Liberia: Senator Amara Konneh Slams Police Over Treatment of Koffa, Lawmakers in Capitol Fire Case

Monrovia – Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh has issued a strong rebuke of the Liberia National Police (LNP) over what he described as the excessive and politically charged treatment of former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and four sitting lawmakers, who are accused in connection with the December 2024 Capitol Building fire. By Gerald C. [...] The post Liberia: Senator Amara Konneh Slams Police Over Treatment of Koffa, Lawmakers in Capitol Fire Case appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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57 h. ago Liberia:  Defense Seeks Dismissal of Capitol Arson Charges Against Koffa, Lawmakers

Monrovia – Lawyers representing former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and four sitting lawmakers have filed a motion at the Monrovia City Court requesting the dismissal of all charges related to the December 18, 2024, fire that gutted parts of the Capitol Building. By Willie N. Tokpah The defense motion, submitted on Tuesday, June 10, [...] The post Liberia:  Defense Seeks Dismissal of Capitol Arson Charges Against Koffa, Lawmakers appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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57 h. ago Liberia: Lawmakers Clash Over Liberia’s Representation at Ecowas Parliament Ahead of Delocalized Joint Committee Meeting

Monrovia – Internal tensions have erupted within the House of Representatives over Liberia’s representation at the ECOWAS Parliament, just as the country prepares to host a high-profile ECOWAS Delocalized Joint Committee Meeting. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway During the 9th sitting of the second quarter of the 55th Legislature, a communication from Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe, [...] The post Liberia: Lawmakers Clash Over Liberia’s Representation at Ecowas Parliament Ahead of Delocalized Joint Committee Meeting appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: Defence Urges Court to Dismiss Charges Against Koffa, Others; Says No Direct Evidence of Involvement in Capitol Fire

Monrovia- Defence attorneys representing former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and four other lawmakers have called on the Monrovia City Court to dismiss all charges against their clients, arguing that prosecutors have failed to present any physical or direct evidence linking them to the December 2024 “arson attack” on the Capitol Building. By Willie [...] The post Liberia: Defence Urges Court to Dismiss Charges Against Koffa, Others; Says No Direct Evidence of Involvement in Capitol Fire appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: Bishop Brown Urges Government, Opposition Amid Prosecution of Ex

BREWERVILLE, MONTSERRADO COUNTY – Bishop Kortu Brown, a prominent Liberian religious leader, is urging the Unity Party-led government and opposition politicians to avoid creating unnecessary tension in the country amid the ongoing prosecution of several lawmakers accused of involvement in the December 2024 Capitol Building fire. By: Obediah Johnson Speaking Monday during an interview in [...] The post Liberia: Bishop Brown Urges Government, Opposition Amid Prosecution of Ex-Speaker Koffa, Lawmakers Over Capitol Fire appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia: Heavy Security Presence Disrupts Capitol Hill Operations Ahead of Lawmakers’ Court Appearance

Monrovia – Normal working and academic activities on Capitol Hill in Monrovia were disrupted on Monday following heightened security measures by state security forces.  By Obediah Johnson The deployment followed a pronouncement by former President George Weah announcing his intention to appear at the Monrovia City Court in solidarity with several lawmakers scheduled to appear in [...] The post Liberia: Heavy Security Presence Disrupts Capitol Hill Operations Ahead of Lawmakers’ Court Appearance appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia: Opposition Leaders Decry Police ‘Premeditated’ Move Against Koffa, Others; Mobilize Supporters to Peacefully Assemble at Temple of Justice Today In Solidarity With Detained Lawmakers  

Monrovia – Prominent opposition leaders have rallied their supporters to turn out en masse at the Temple of Justice in a show of solidarity with four members of the House of Representatives who are currently held in detention at the Monrovia Central Prison awaiting court trial. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com The lawmakers including former [...] The post Liberia: Opposition Leaders Decry Police ‘Premeditated’ Move Against Koffa, Others; Mobilize Supporters to Peacefully Assemble at Temple of Justice Today In Solidarity With Detained Lawmakers   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Liberia: Senator Chea Questions Fairness of Lawmakers’ Trial

MONROVIA – Senator Augustine S. Chea, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, Claims and Petition, has raised concerns about the impartiality and fairness surrounding the ongoing legal proceedings against former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and four other lawmakers charged in connection with the December 18, 2024, fire at the Capitol [...] The post Liberia: Senator Chea Questions Fairness of Lawmakers’ Trial appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. 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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6 d. ago Liberia: Ruling UP Lawmaker Granted Medical Dispensation, While Opposition Rep. Denied Similar Request

Monrovia – Monrovia City Court Judge Ben Barco has granted a medical dispensation to Montserrado County District #5 Representative Prescilla Cooper (Unity Party), following a request by her legal team. However, a similar appeal made on behalf of Representative Abu Kamara (CDC, District #15, Montserrado County) was denied, despite claims that he was suffering from [...] The post Liberia: Ruling UP Lawmaker Granted Medical Dispensation, While Opposition Rep. Denied Similar Request appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. 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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6 d. ago Liberia: Opposition CDC Calls Emergency Meeting to Defend Detained Lawmakers

Monrovia – The opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has called an emergency meeting of its National Executive Committee and grassroots leadership to rally in defense of party lawmakers currently in police custody. By J.H. Webster Clayeh (0886729972) | websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com Former Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, along with Representatives Dixon Seboe, Abu Kamara, Jacob Debee [...] The post Liberia: Opposition CDC Calls Emergency Meeting to Defend Detained Lawmakers appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 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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