Who Becomes the Next Speaker? - Global News Network Liberia

KOFFA RESIGNS AS SPEAKER, CITING POWERLESSNESS AND UNPAID SALARIES - Smart News Liberia

MONROVIA – Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, J. Fonati Koffa, tendered his resignation on Monday, May 12, 2025, bringing to an end months of tension and uncertainty within the Legislature. Koffa, addressing journalists, dismissed allegations of bribery surrounding his decision, stating, “If I wanted to take money before I resign, this is not the best time. It is not as valuable as it was before the Supreme Court ruling. We sat down…

Who Becomes the Next Speaker? - Global News Network Liberia

As Speaker Koffa Resigns and Majority Leader Koon Drops Claim The legislative impasse involving the majority and the minority blocs at the House of Representatives is now becoming history as leaders of both sides have dropped their claims to the leadership of the lower chamber of the National Legislature, living back the lingering question: Who becomes the next Speaker? By: Bill K. Jarkloh /billkjarkloh@gmail.com Embattled Speaker Jonathan Fonat…