—- Threatens Kenyan Styled of Protest to Burn House Chambers
IPNEWS: The chambers of the House of Representative begin a scene of verbal attacks and used of three- and four-letter words after CDC District No. 9 Representative Frank Saah Foko threatened to burn down the chambers of the House of Representative over frustration that Lawmakers were not being interested in matters that affects the people but themselves.
Rep. Foko described his colleagues as criminals and bunch of egocentric individuals focused on enriching themselves rather than the common people.
According to him, members of the House of Representatives are not concerned about the people they are representing, something he said will lead him to burning the chambers of the House of Representatives.
He described lawmakers as criminals and a bunch of corrupt individuals who are focused on enriching themselves.
The CDC lawmaker expressed frustration in the manner in which the managing Director of LPRC walked out of lawmakers after being sent for investigations for violating the constitution.
Meanwhile, the Honorable House of Representatives- HOR, has pardoned Finance Development Planning Minister, Boima Kamara, based on a passionate appeal over ailment.
The House Press Bureau is quoted in a statement as saying, Minister Kamara, appealed his recent deliberate absences before the august body Tuesday during the 14th Day sitting of the 2nd Quarter.
The House of Representatives, last week Thursday, invoked its Contempt Power as outlined in rule four, on the finance minister for repeated failure to appear before it.
He was cited to among other things, discuss key financial matters including updates about Liberia’s consolidated accounts and bank balances, and validate reports from the Liberia Revenue Authority on revenue collection.
Minister Boimah Kamara unexcused absences among other things, obstructed legislative functions preceding a contempt charge.
For his part, Finance Minister, Boima Kamara, remained apologetic during his Tuesday, July 2, 2024, appearance before the House of Representatives.
Finance Minister Kamara sought the mercy of the body over ailment.
Additionally, the House of Representatives pardoned the Finance Minister, cautioning him not to compromise the duties and functions of the legislature over mere issues
It may be recalled, the plenary of the House of Representative in early June 2024, summoned key members of President Joseph Boakai’s economic management team including the Minister of Finance and Development Planning to testify on issues relating to the health of the country’s economy.
The officials summoned include James Dorbor Jallah, Commissioner General of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), the Minister of Internal Affairs, the Minister of Finance & Development Planning, Boimah Kamara, and the Managing Director of the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC), Amos Tweh and deputies.
The Liberia Revenue Authority has been requested to provide comprehensive information regarding revenue collection within the country.
The Ministry of Finance & Development Planning is also called upon to furnish details regarding consolidated accounts, bank balances, and to validate any reports provided by the LRA concerning revenue collection.
The decision was made in response to a communication from Bong County District #3 Representative Marvin Cole, who chairs the House’s Committee on Rules Order and Administration.
Cole’s Letter stipulates that Minister Kamara and Managing Director Amos Tweh must appear before the Plenary to explain any potential violations of Article 34. (D) III of the Constitution, which prohibits the raising of loans or guarantees for public institutions or authorities without legislative enactment.
The summoned government entities are expected to appear before the Plenary on Thursday, June 20, to address these pressing national concerns.
This move by the House of Representatives is intended to ensure transparency and accountability in the management of the country’s revenue and finances.
