The President of the Republic of Liberia H.E Joseph N. Boakai Sr., has written the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Richard Nagbe Koon, to officially call a Special Session of the 55th Legislature to address pressing national concerns.
The Special Session will run for a period of ten (10) working days, commencing Thursday, April 9, 2026, and ending Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Article 32(b) of the Constitution empowers the President, either on his own initiative or upon receipt of a certificate endorsed by at least one-fourth of the total membership of each House, to convene or extend legislative sittings by proclamation. This provision ensures that matters of national emergency and importance are addressed in a timely manner.
The decision to convene the Special Session follows formal communication from the Legislature indicating the adjournment of the First Quarter of the Third Session of the 55th Legislature on March 19, 2026, after the exhaustion of its legislative agenda. The Legislature had been scheduled to resume regular sittings on May 8, 2026. However, in view of the urgency of several critical national issues, it has become necessary for lawmakers to reconvene ahead of that date.
The agenda for the Special Session will focus on key national priorities, including the proposal for the printing of additional Liberian dollar banknotes; the consideration and passage of the 2026 Supplementary Budget; and other matters of urgent national importance.
These issues, according to the Chief Executive’s communication, are considered time-sensitive and require immediate legislative attention, making it impractical to defer deliberations until the next regular session.
The President has expressed confidence that members of the Legislature will respond promptly to this call and give due consideration to the national interest by convening within the specified period.
The Special Session underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring economic stability, fiscal responsiveness, and timely decision-making in addressing the needs of the Liberian people.
Meanwhile, House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon has acknowledged the President’s communication and has instructed the Chief Clerk office to duly inform President for subsequent issuance of the proclamation.
