The House of Representatives begins a two-day retreat here today.
Monrovia, Liberia, March 13, 2025—The Liberia House of Representatives is expected to begin a Legislative Engagement Retreat today, March 13, on the theme Unity, Integrity, and Modernization.
The retreat is scheduled to take place at Farmington Hotel in Margibi County from Thursday, March 13, to Saturday, March 15.
The exercise will be graced by distinguished guests, including Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Speaker of the 9th Parliament of the Republic of Ghana, and Hon. Ibrahim Rassin Bundu, Majority leader of the Sierra Leonean Parliament, underscore the importance of regional parliamentary collaboration and experience-sharing.
The Liberia Council of Churches will also form part of the retreat as stakeholders.
The primary objective of the retreat is to highlight the critical role of unity within the House of Representatives in strengthening democracy and upholding the rule of law.
The House’s Chairpersons on Executive and Reconciliation, Sekou S. Kanneh and Ellen Attoh-Wreh, will emphasize the necessity of teamwork in achieving shared goals aimed at enhancing both institutional and national democratic credentials.
By fostering legislative unity, the House seeks to ensure that the first branch of government effectively contributes to Liberia’s growth and development and building of a prosperous society.
During this significant legislative gathering, the esteemed West African Speakers will share their experiences and insights on parliamentary oversight. Discussions will focus on how their respective parliaments handle accountability, transparency, and good governance issues, particularly in relation to both individual and institutional integrity.
The retreat is expected to serve as a platform for meaningful dialogue and knowledge exchange, ultimately reinforcing the House of Representatives’ commitment to national progress through strengthened legislative collaboration and integrity. Editing by Jonathan Browne
