MONROVIA — The office of Vice President Jeremiah Jeremiah Koung has rejected allegations that he and some lawyers have bribed members of the Supreme Court bench in the tone $900,000 to influence its ruling in the ongoing leadership crisis within the House of Representatives.
By Obediah Johnson & Selma Lomax
“There is no truth to the allegation that the vice president instructed any payments for any reason,” the statement emphasized.
A statement from the vice president noted, “The Vice President’s constitutional responsibilities include assisting the President and presiding over the Senate. It is important to clarify that he does not have the authority to instruct any government institution to expend public resources.”
Group dismisses bribery allegations against Sen. Moye
Meanwhile, the Movement for Justice in Liberia (MJL), a prominent civil society group, has categorically denounced recent allegations linking Bong County Senator Prince K. Moye to an alleged scheme aimed at influencing the Supreme Court of Liberia’s impending ruling in the ongoing House Speaker saga.
Joseph Clark, Executive Director of the MJL, described the accusations as baseless and malicious, intended to tarnish the impeccable reputation of Senator Moye.
“These allegations are nothing but a calculated smear campaign designed to undermine the integrity of a dedicated public servant,” Clark declared during a press briefing on Tuesday.
Reports circulating in some quarters claim that Senator Moye, along with James Biney and Emmanuel Nuquay, allegedly received a staggering sum of $900,000 from the Managing Director of the National Port Authority. The alleged bribe, purportedly orchestrated under the instructions of Vice President Jeremiah Koung, is said to be an attempt to sway the Supreme Court’s judgment in favor of the majority bloc in the contentious House Speaker power struggle.
The Movement for Justice in Liberia dismissed these claims as “fabrications with no factual basis.” Clark argued that the accusations were deliberately concocted by political detractors to sow discord and distract the public from pressing national issues.
As the nation awaits the Supreme Court’s ruling, the MJL called on Liberians to respect the judiciary’s independence and refrain from propagating unverified claims that could jeopardize public trust in the justice system.
The allegations come at a critical juncture in Liberia’s political landscape, with the House Speaker saga sparking widespread debate over legislative authority and governance. The Supreme Court’s decision is expected to provide clarity and resolve the ongoing impasse.
Meanwhile, the MJL has reiterated its commitment to standing against what it described as “political witch-hunts” and urged the public to focus on unity and progress.
The eyes of the nation are now fixed on the Supreme Court, whose forthcoming ruling is anticipated to bring a definitive end to the legislative power struggle. Until then, Liberians remain hopeful that justice will prevail.
