Hours after Justice-in-Chambers, His Honor Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, issued a directive ordering a halt to all further proceedings and actions until a scheduled conference between various parties on November 4, 2024, the “majority bloc” that opposes Speaker Fonati Koffa said through one of its main spokesmen that they will assemble in plenary on Tuesday to conduct their formal session.
“We will go to the plenary for an official session on Tuesday because we are more than 37. The Legislature functions on majority precedent,” Rep. Fahnbulleh said while appearing on Spoon FM.
It can be recalled that on late Friday evening, October a Supreme Court25, 2024, Supreme Court Justice in Chambers, His Honor Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay issued a directive summoning the leadership of various parties, both the “Majority Bloc” in the House of Representatives and Pro-Koffa to a scheduled conference on November 4, 2024.
Justice Gbeisay’s directive was predicated upon a petition filed by the embattled House Speaker Fonati Koffa against the leadership of the ‘Majority Bloc’ led by Nimba County District #5 Reprehensive Samuel G. Kogar.
The embattled Speaker petitioned the In-Chambers Justice to issue a writ of Prohibition to prevent the ‘Majority Bloc’s ongoing proceedings to remove him as Speaker of the 55th legislature.
Associate Justice Gbeisay’s directive instructed the Clerk of the Supreme Court to communicate to various parties to halt all proceedings pending the outcome of the scheduled conference set for November 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
The case raises significant questions about the authority and control exercised by the Majority Bloc within the House, as tensions escalate among lawmakers.
The conference, which is expected to be presided over by Associate Justice Gbeisay, aims to clarify these issues and determine the next steps.
The outcome of this case could have profound implications for the legislative process in Liberia, as the nation grapples with political divisions.
Political and legal pundits, stakeholders, and citizens are looking forward to the outcome of the November 4 conference.
There have been mixed views in the public about the current turmoil on Capitol Hill.
