The House of Representatives has extended the suspension of Representatives J. Marvin Cole and Edward P. Flomo for 30 days due to their defiance of a previous directive. Their suspension increases the total number of suspended lawmakers to 18, including several from the Minority Bloc.
On March 20, 2025, the House of Representatives decided to extend the suspension of Representatives J. Marvin Cole and Edward P. Flomo for an additional 30 session days. This decision followed their defiance of a prior directive to remain absent from the Capitol Building, which had initially led to their suspension starting November 19, 2024, and ending March 18, 2025.
The House of Representatives has demonstrated a commitment to maintaining order by extending the suspensions of Reps. Cole and Flomo due to their continued defiance of established directives. This action reflects broader issues within the legislature, highlighted by the suspension of multiple members from the Minority Bloc in connection with Speaker J. Fonati Koffa. The ongoing situation suggests a significant political landscape in Liberia’s legislature.
Original Source: thenewdawnliberia.com
