The House of Representatives has adjourned its 2nd quarter amidst the passage of key legislations.
Speaking on Thursday, July 18, 2024, during the closure, House Speaker, Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, termed the period of the 2nd quarter as successful. Cllr. Koffa urged members to keep the country and its people united during the period of the legislative break. He said during the 2nd quarter the body held thirty-five sittings, four bills were passed, while 11 bills or petitions are in committee room with 21 appearances.
The Speaker, among other things, added that there are 71 other communications in committee room, whilst he and Deputy Speaker, Thomas P. Fallah, presided eight times each. Speaker-Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa said whilst on the constituency break the following lawmakers will steer the affairs of the House, in consultation with the leadership: Representatives Prescilla Cooper, Montserrado County; Thomas Goshua, Grand Bassa County; Jacob Debee, Grand Gedeh County; Nathaniel N. Bahway, Grand Kru County; Nyan Flomo, Nimba County; Foday Fahnbulleh, Bong County; and Julie Fatorma Wiah, Lofa County; Ivar K. Jones, Margibi County; P. Mike Jury, Maryland County; Alex Poure, River Gee County; Steve Tequah, Rivercess County; Prof. Thomas Romeo Quioh, Sinoe County; Obediah Varney, Bomi County; Luther Collins, Gbarpolu County; and Bintu Massalay, Grand Cape Mount County.
The Speaker said the Public Accounts Committee will continue its audit hearings of the Auditor General’s report. Meanwhile, the House of Representatives is expected to return for its 3rd quarter on the third Friday of October 2024.