The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has commended the Supreme Court of Liberia for providing crucial legal clarity in the case concerning the majority members of the House of Representatives regarding the removal of Speaker J. Fonati Koffa.
The PUL believes that the ruling on Wednesday (23 April 2025) regarding the Amended Bill of Information filed by Speaker Koffa reflects the Supreme Court’s steadfast commitment to upholding the rule of law without bias, fear or favor.
In light of the Court’s decision, the PUL urges all members of the House of Representatives to respect and adhere fully to both the letter and the spirit of the ruling. Specifically, the PUL encourages members to now seek a constitutional resolution to the protracted internal conflict surrounding the Speakership.
As an organization dedicated to democracy and social justice, the PUL calls upon lawmakers to prioritize the national interest above partisan divisions. Continued infighting threatens to derail Liberia’s progress and peace.
If the majority will indeed remove Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, the PUL echoes the advice of ECOWAS mediators: “The process must follow the appropriate constitutional procedures.” Rather than perpetuating a cycle of contention and authoritarian behavior, the PUL urges members of the House to act with integrity and a profound sense of national responsibility.
Additionally, the PUL implores President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, the executive branch, and the Liberian Senate to refrain from undertaking any actions that could undermine the authority of the Supreme Court by avoiding engagement with any parallel leadership structure within the House that lacks constitutional legitimacy.
