Liberia: CDC Threatens Expulsion of Lawmakers Who Skip Meeting to Support House Speaker Koffa - FrontPageAfrica
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Monrovia—The Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has issued a stern warning to its lawmakers, threatening expulsion for those who do not attend a crucial meeting scheduled for Monday.
By J.H. Webster Clayeh (0886729972)-websterclayeh@frontpafricaonline.com
The gathering is intended to rally support for House Speaker Fonati Koffa amid his potential removal by opposing lawmakers.
In a press conference held at the party’s headquarters in Congo Town on October 19, 2024, CDC Secretary General Jefferson Koijee emphasized the importance of unity and support for Speaker Koffa.
He announced that following the meeting on Monday, Koffa would lead a procession with party members to the Capitol Building to preside over the legislative session on Tuesday.
“Any Representative who fails to attend our meeting on Monday will face two consequences: expulsion from the party and a ‘no-fly zone’ imposed in their district until the next election,” Koijee stated. “We will mobilize our supporters in those districts. We have the capacity to do so, so do not test us.”
Koijee called upon all CDC lawmakers, particularly those in influential positions, to reject what he described as illegal tactics and to stand united in defending Speaker Koffa. “Our country’s peace and progress must not be sacrificed for personal or political gain,” he declared.
He further asserted that any attempts to remove Speaker Koffa, particularly if bribery is involved, would destabilize the country.
Koijee also accused President Joseph Boakai of being behind the efforts to oust Speaker Koffa, urging the international community to remind Boakai of his responsibility to maintain peace and avoid inciting chaos.
“If the President plots against Speaker Fonati Koffa, the party will have no choice but to respond with mass protests calling for his resignation to preserve peace,” Koijee warned.
He reiterated the values of transparency, democracy, and the rule of law upon which Liberia was founded, stating that any deviation from these principles would be met with strong resistance.
“The Speaker will serve as long as mandated by the Liberian people, and any attempt to remove him illegally will be decisively challenged by the CDC,” Koijee vowed.