MONROVIA – In the aftermath of a critical Supreme Court ruling that has further exposed the deep divisions within Liberia’s House of Representatives, Rhode Island State Representative Nathan Biah has issued a heartfelt appeal for national unity and leadership rooted in service to the people rather than political power.
In a statement titled “Enough is Enough: A Bold Call to Action for Liberia’s Future,” Biah called on Liberian lawmakers to move beyond the political wrangling that has paralyzed the legislature in recent months. “It is time to heal. It is time to put aside our differences and do the work the Liberian people elected you to do,” he declared.
The Supreme Court recently reaffirmed that the actions of the self-proclaimed “Majority Bloc” in the House, including the ousting of Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and the passage of key legislation, were ultra vires or beyond legal authority. While the ruling may have settled the legal dispute, it has not resolved the underlying political tensions, which continue to undermine the work of government.
Biah, a Liberian-born American lawmaker, used the moment to address the broader crisis of governance in the country, shifting focus to the everyday struggles of ordinary Liberians. “There is no reliable healthcare. Mental health is neglected. Our educational system is failing to prepare the next generation. Decent housing is out of reach for too many families,” he lamented. He further described the nation’s roads as broken and unsafe, and the country’s infrastructure as being in shambles.
Biah urged Liberian lawmakers to take a “long, honest look” at themselves and ask whether their actions are truly in service of the people who elected them. He reminded them that the eyes of the world, including those of the United States and the European Union, are firmly fixed on Liberia during this critical juncture.
“They are watching to see if we will put the Liberian people first,” he said. “They are watching to see if we can rise above partisanship and stand for progress.”
Calling the Supreme Court’s ruling a potential turning point, Biah pleaded for a new kind of leadership, one defined by compassion, humility, and a genuine desire to serve. “The people of Liberia deserve more than promises. They deserve action,” he said.
Representative Biah closed his remarks with a prayerful appeal: “May God bless the Supreme Court of Liberia. May God bless our lawmakers with wisdom. And may God bless the Republic of Liberia.”
