The Plenary of the House of Representatives has resolved to probe the construction of the Mano River Union (MRU) Center for Regional Peace and Development Project recently undertaken in Foya, Lofa County.
The decision followed the reading of a formal communication submitted to Plenary by Grand Gedeh County Electoral District #2 Representative, Hon. Marie Johnson, after which lawmakers voted to forward the matter to the House leadership for a comprehensive probe and subsequent report back to Plenary.
In her communication, Hon. Johnson sought clarification regarding the initiation, execution, and financing of the MRU Center for Regional Peace and Development Project, which she noted was reportedly undertaken by the Executive Branch of Government without prior legislative approval or appropriation.
Citing Article 34(d) of the Constitution of Liberia, Hon. Johnson emphasized that the Legislature holds exclusive authority to approve public expenditures and exercise oversight over the national budget. She stressed that projects of such magnitude particularly those with regional implications require legislative sanction to ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment with national priorities.
