Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) warns its Lawmakers against plot to remove House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa.
By: Lawrence D. Kawala
October 18, 2024 — In a press briefing on Thursday, October 17, 2024, the National Chairperson of the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change, Mr. Janga Augustus Kowo warned all CDC lawmakers in the House of Representatives to distance themselves from the ongoing effort to remove House Speaker Koffa.
The CDC warning comes after a group of lawmakers presented a petition, reportedly signed by 47 representatives, containing allegations against the speaker. The petition was read by Nimba County Electoral District #2 Representative Nya Flomo on Thursday, October 17, 2024, on the grounds of the Capitol Building in Monrovia.
The group at the same time called on Deputy Speaker, Thomas Fallah to preside over Tuesday October 22, 2024 session, threatening unspecified legislative action if he fails to join their effort.
Meanwhile, CDC Chairman Janga Kowo condemned President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s administration, accusing it of influencing members of the House to attempt to remove Speaker Koffa. “We are thankful that the particular activity was aborted today,” Kowo said.
Chairman Kowo emphasized the CDC’s unwavering support for Speaker Koffa, stating that Koffa was constitutionally elected by a majority in the House. Kowo also revealed that the CDC’s National Executive Committee is working with the party’s legislative leadership to counter the plot.“We want to assure CDCians and Liberians that the CDC remains steadfast and will resist, in the strongest terms possible, the criminal plan by the Unity Party government to use state resources to undermine the country’s democracy and the rule of law is condemnable,” Chairman Kowo stated.
The CDC Chairperson also vowed to take disciplinary action against any CDC lawmaker involved in the effort to oust Speaker Koffa. “We want to warn CDC lawmakers that they will have to contend with the CDC.”Kowo further described the resolution reportedly signed by some lawmakers as a “purported document” circulating on social media.
He stressed that the party is ready to address any CDC members found to have signed it.He also issued a stern message to the ruling Unity Party, calling on it to cease using state resources in its alleged effort to unseat Koffa, warning that such actions threaten Liberia’s fragile peace.
Chairman Kowo urged all CDC supporters and partisans to remain calm, assuring them that the party leadership is in control of the situation and working to prevent the plot from succeeding.
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