By Archie Boan
The Plenary of the House of Representatives has voted unanimously to summon the Minister of Labor and all of her deputies to appear before the august body to show cause why they should not be held in contempt for what lawmakers described as a clear act of disrespect to the Legislature.
The decision follows the failure of the Minister and his deputies to appear before plenary on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, as previously mandated. The session was intended to facilitate a comprehensive review of Liberia’s minimum wage policies and the enforcement of the Decent Work Act of 2015.
Also cited to appear at the hearing were representatives from Firestone Liberia, Equatorial Palm Oil, Liberia Agricultural Company (LAC), and Golden Veroleum Liberia (GVL) — all of whom are major employers operating under the country’s labor framework.
According to Montserrado County District #16 Representative Hon. Dixon Seboe, the failure of the Labor Ministry officials to appear before the Legislature without any formal excuse constitutes “a flagrant disregard for the authority and mandate of the people’s representatives.”
In light of the absence, plenary has rescheduled the appearance for next Tuesday, warning that continued noncompliance may lead to punitive measures consistent with the rules and procedures of the House.
The House of Representatives reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring full enforcement of labor laws and protecting the rights and welfare of all Liberian workers through robust oversight and accountability.
