The Senate and the House of Representatives in their regular session adopted a joint resolution, LEG-001-3/2023, to adjourn the 54th Legislature of the Republic of Liberia from Wednesday, November 1, 2023, to Monday, November 20, 2023.
The resolution comes in light of Constitutional obligation, as outlined in Article 80c of the Constitution, which guarantees every Liberian citizen the right to be registered in a constituency and to participate in public election only within their registered constituency. The exercise of this right was witnessed during the recent elections held on October 10, 2023.
Meanwhile, the National Elections Commission (NEC) has declared a run-off election between the two presidential candidates who secured the highest votes cast, as no candidate acquired an absolute majority in the initial ballot, as stipulated by Article 83b of the Constitution.
According to House Press Director Robert Haynes, the Legislature, recognizing the importance of active participation in the electoral process, especially given that members of the 54th Legislature registered and voted in their respective constituencies, it is imperative that each lawmaker takes part in the run-off election scheduled for November 14, 2023.
“Therefore, it is resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Republic of Liberia in Legislature assembled; That the 54th Legislature of the Republic of Liberia has adjourned from Wednesday, November 1, 2023, to Monday, November 20, 2023,” the resolution is quoted as saying.
Director Haynes said the joint Legislative resolution stands as a testament to the commitment of the Republic of Liberia to upholding democratic values and ensuring the active engagement of its lawmakers in the electoral processes.
He averred that the joint resolution was officially adopted on the 30th day of October, A.D. 2023, at the Capitol Building in the city of Monrovia, Republic of Liberia.
