3 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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3 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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3 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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21 h. 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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27 h. 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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47 h. 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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53 h. 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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53 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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54 h. 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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3 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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3 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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3 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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4 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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4 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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4 d. ago Liberia: Police Deny Temporary Release of Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, Others After Arson Charges

MONROVIA – The Liberia National Police have denied a request from the legal team representing Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and his colleagues to sign for their temporary release, FrontPage Africa has reliably learned. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com This development follows the formal charging of Koffa and several lawmakers with criminal facilitation, arson, and criminal [...] The post Liberia: Police Deny Temporary Release of Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, Others After Arson Charges appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 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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5 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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5 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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5 d. ago Liberia: SWAL Urges Lawmakers to Support Sogbie’s Vision for National Sports Fund Authority

Monrovia – The Sports Writers Association of Liberia (SWAL) has thrown its full support behind Senator Jonathan BoyCharles Sogbie’s push to establish a National Sports Fund Authority, describing the bill as a visionary step toward sustainable sports development in Liberia. Senator Sogbie, a former standout striker for the national team, the Lonestar, and football giant [...] The post Liberia: SWAL Urges Lawmakers to Support Sogbie’s Vision for National Sports Fund Authority appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 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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