MONROVIA: The leadership of the House of Representatives says it has come to its attention that certain absent members have organized themselves into committees to conduct budget hearings.
The statement indicated that, in line with Court ruling, all spending entities are hereby advised not to honor any invitation or appear for any hearing, not scheduled by Representative Dixon Seboe, Chairman of Ways, Means and Finance.
The statement warned that, any sittings or actions to the contrary will be “ultra vires”, and no decision taken therefrom will be cognizable at law.
“We encourage absent members to seek clarification of the Supreme Court’s ruling from competent
legal authority in the event that they are unclear about its decision” rather than to engage in actions
that undermine the rule of law,” the statement noted.
The statement further urged all members to attend the up-coming session on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, where they aim to resolve this impasse and resume the vital work of serving the Liberian people.
“Let us prioritize unity, legality, and our shared responsibility to the citizens of Liberia,” the statement concluded.
In a Press statement issued Sunday, December 8, 2024, under the signature of House Speaker, Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa, this action is inconsistent and contrary to the recent Supreme Court’s decision.
