Nimba County District #9 Representative Taa Z. Wongbe has challenged the leadership of the House of Representatives to account for over US$5 million reportedly allocated for constituency development projects, insisting that the ongoing legislative crisis is not about lawmakers’ personal benefits.
In an open letter to Deputy Speaker Thomas P. Fallah, Wongbe rejected Fallah’s characterization of the lawmakers’ grievances, describing it as misleading and accusing the House leadership of failing to address critical questions about public funds.
“Pickups” cannot resolve the dispute, Wongbe argued, alleging that the distribution of vehicles to some lawmakers has failed to silence concerns over constituency project funds.
He demanded a detailed accounting of the more than US$5 million, including the amounts appropriated, released, spent, and remaining for the intended projects.
Wongbe said the funds were intended to support development initiatives in local communities, including roads, schools, and clinics, adding that lawmakers deserve documentary answers about their management.
Beyond the disputed funds, he cited unexplained deductions from lawmakers’ benefits, financial arrangements reportedly described as bank loans or credits, and concerns over the preparation of the 2026 Supplementary Budget without adequate consultation with Plenary.
The lawmaker also questioned the intervention of Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung in the dispute, arguing that the underlying concerns require accountability rather than political mediation.
Wongbe warned that unresolved questions about the House’s finances could damage public confidence in the Legislature and embarrass the government if discrepancies emerge between approved budgets and actual expenditures.
“Enough of the promises. Enough of the selective explanations. Enough of the divisions,” he declared, calling on the House leadership to account for the funds and restore trust among lawmakers.
