Monrovia – The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, says he has taken cognizance of the latest ruling from the Supreme Court of Liberia, in which Justice Yamin Gbeisay declined to issue a writ of prohibition that sought to prevent unauthorized legislative sessions by the self-style majority bloc.
By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, [email protected]
Last week, Justice-in-Chambers Yamin Quiqui Gbeisay declined to issue a stay order on proceedings by the House Majority Bloc, requested by Speaker Fonati Koffa.
In addition, Justice Gbeisay lifted the writ of prohibition previously imposed on the Majority Bloc.
“By directive of His Honor Yamin Quiqui Gbeisay, Sr., Associate Justice presiding in Chambers, you are hereby informed that the Justice has declined to issue the writ prayed for. Meanwhile, the stay order of October 25, 2024, is hereby lifted,” announced Justice Gbeisay’s ruling, conveyed by Cllr. Sam Mankilu, Clerk of the Supreme Court.
Responding to Justice Gbeisay’s ruling, Speaker Koffa said he respects the decision of the Justice-in-chamber but emphasized that it does not exhaust his legal options in addressing this matter.
Speaker Koffa stated, “I am standing firmly on the side of the law and will remain resolute in ensuring that no group of members can subvert the Constitution of the Republic of Liberia or the established rules of the House. We intend to take further legal actions in the coming days to assert our rights within the framework of the law. I will not resign in the face of such callous disregard for the legal process,” he said.
The Speaker expressed his commitment to uphold the integrity of the legislative process and prevent any actions that compromise the constitutional order of the House of Representatives.
He reiterated his dedication to ensuring that all legislative proceedings are conducted in accordance with the law and House regulations.
