ECOWAS will return to Liberia on March 23, 2025, to mediate a House leadership dispute. Led by Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, the delegation seeks to resolve the political deadlock, coinciding with a pivotal Supreme Court hearing on March 26, 2025. Engagement with key leaders and civil society is planned, following previous unsuccessful mediation efforts.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will dispatch a high-level delegation to Liberia on March 23, 2025, to address the ongoing leadership crisis within the House of Representatives. This marks the second effort by ECOWAS to mediate the political deadlock, following an unsuccessful attempt in 2024.
The delegation will be led by Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, a notable former UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs and ex-Nigerian Foreign Minister. Accompanying him are several distinguished figures, including Amb. Abdel-Fatau Musah, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, and key members from related departments within ECOWAS.
Their visit coincides with an essential court hearing scheduled for March 26, 2025, in which Speaker J. Fonati Koffa will present a bill of information before the Supreme Court. This hearing is expected to allow for the presentation of arguments from both sides of the dispute, thus potentially influencing the broader resolution of the ongoing political crisis.
The delegation will engage with a range of influential political figures and civil society organizations aimed at exploring solutions to the impasse. Key meetings are lined up with Foreign Minister Sarah Beysolow Nyanti, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Chief Justice and the Supreme Court Bench, as well as other prominent lawmakers and former presidents.
Previous legislative activities have been largely paralyzed due to this leadership dispute. Despite earlier mediation attempts failing to yield any results, there remains a renewed sense of optimism for resolution with the combined efforts of the judiciary and this upcoming ECOWAS intervention.
The ECOWAS delegation’s visit to Liberia is of significant importance as it seeks to mediate the ongoing leadership crisis within the House of Representatives. With high-profile members and strategic engagement planned, this could mark a critical step towards resolving the deadlock that has hampered legislative functions. The forthcoming Supreme Court hearing also plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of this political dispute, adding to the urgency and potential outcomes of the discussions.
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