Speaker ‘orders’ House staff to vacate Capitol amid security concerns

Exterior view of Liberia’s Capitol Building in Monrovia, showing an empty courtyard and quiet surroundings after staff evacuation due to security concerns ordered by Speaker Richard Koon

MONROVIA, Liberia — Speaker of the House of Representatives Richard Koon on Monday ordered legislative staff to vacate the Capitol ...

Rep. Johnson S.N. Williams, chair of the Judiciary Committee, speaks into a microphone during a plenary session amid rising criticism over his lack of legal background.

House judiciary chair criticized for lack of legal background

by Gibson Gee

June 9, 2025

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Capitol Hill, Monrovia – The House of Representatives is facing mounting criticism over committee appointments following a dramatic outburst Thursday ...

Speaker Richard Koon seated at the Legislature with hand on chin, appearing pensive, while other lawmakers—including Clarence Gahr and Eugene Kollie—engage in a serious discussion during a House session amid the LACC bribery probe

Koon-led House backs LACC bribery probe amid fears of political whitewash

by The Liberian Investigator

June 6, 2025

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CAPITOL HILL, MONROVIA – The House of Representatives, now under the control of lawmakers accused of bribing their way into ...

Members of Liberia’s House of Representatives convene during a tense session to ratify controversial legislative acts, following a Supreme Court ruling on unconstitutional proceedings.

Lawmakers vote to legalize controversial budget, majority bloc actions

by Gibson Gee

June 4, 2025

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CAPITOL HILL, MONROVIA – The House of Representatives has ratified a series of controversial legislative actions, including the 2025 National ...

Selective Justice Will Doom Liberia’s Fight Against Corruption

The Council of Churches Sacrificed Its Moral Voice for Political Favor

by The Liberian Investigator

June 2, 2025

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In a time when Liberia yearns for moral clarity and principled leadership, the Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) has instead ...

Bishop Andrew J. Karnley of the Diocese of Cape Palmas, who publicly criticized the Liberia Council of Churches for honoring Speaker Richard Koon, calling the decision a sign the Council is losing its moral direction.

Bishop Karnley slams Church Council over Speaker Koon honor, warns LCC is ‘losing its bearing’

by Lennart Dodoo

May 30, 2025

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MONROVIA – Bishop Andrew Jagaye Karnley has condemned the Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) for what he called the bestowal ...

Govt, Int’l Community Recognize Speaker Koffa’s Legitimacy Despite House Division

Former Speaker Koffa declines Liberia Council of Churches award, says he’s ‘not worthy’

by Lennart Dodoo

May 30, 2025

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MONROVIA – Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, has respectfully declined an award from the ...

House urges Senate to recognize Richard Koon as Speaker

by Nyantee S. Togba

May 28, 2025

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Capitol Hill, Monrovia – The House of Representatives has officially notified the Liberian Senate of the election of Montserrado County ...

peaker Richard Koon (center) seated at a blue-draped table during a community outreach event in West Point, Monrovia, flanked by Representative Emmanuel Dahn and local leaders, with green balloons and political posters visible in the background

Speaker apologizes for House crisis, says the House needed a ruling party Speaker

by Nyantee S. Togba

May 26, 2025

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MONROVIA — House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon has issued a public apology to the Liberian people for the political turmoil ...

Bong County Representative Marvin Cole addresses the media during a press conference at the Capitol, where he denied CSA allegations of payroll fraud and accused Director Josiah Joekai of political motives.

Bong lawmaker denies fraud, accuses CSA boss of political vendetta

by Gibson Gee

May 22, 2025

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Capitol Hill, Monrovia — Bong County District #3 Representative J. Marvin Cole on Thursday forcefully denied allegations that the House ...

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