–— As Justice for War Victims, Houseโs Audit Top Speaker Koffaโs 100-dayโs Progress Report
IPNEWS: Public perception of incumbent House Speaker Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa remains high, especially among the ordinary Liberians.
In a survey by the authoritative Independent Probe Newspaper, on the performance of the 55th Legislature under the leadership of Speaker Fonati Koffa is resounding with many lavishing praises on the Grand Kru County District No. 2 Representative for his unconditional resolved to seek justice for victims of serious abuses committed during the two civil wars in Liberia.
Many lauded Speaker Koffaโs leadership skills in guarding the House of Representatives under his gavel with an overwhelming vote to establish the War Cries and Economic Crimes Court, that would seek justice for gross human rights abuses committed during the two conflicts between 1989 and 2003, including massacres, rape, and the use of child soldiers.
Several persons interview, including staff of the House of Representative, lauded Speaker Fonati Koffa leadership in leading the House to an unparalleled decision of openness on Capitol Hill since the inception of the 55th Legislature.
The survey recorded a very high percentage of respondents congratulating members of the House of Representatives with the leadership of Cllr. Koffa as speaker for approving an audit by the General Auditing Committee (GAC) to enhance accountability and transparency as promised. This decision, led by Cllr. J. Fonati Koffaโs leadership, marks the first audit of the House in over 67 years since the construction of the Capitol Building.
The audit aims to ensure compliance with legislative directives and policies, enabling the governmentโs First Branch to control public funds as mandated by the law, starting from the 55th Legislature on January 15, 2024.
These two landmark decisions including the rigorous scrutiny and passage of laws critical to national economy recovery and empower the Liberian people by the House of Representatives under Speaker Koffaโs gavel are significant deliverables within the first 100-days.
Notably, the public survey captured for the first time since Liberia return to democracy in 2006, the declaration of assets by Speaker Fonati Koffa, and several of his colleagues with the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC$), without hesitation as prescribed by law.
