MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Tensions within the House of Representatives have intensified as the leadership of the House Majority Bloc announced the suspension of two more lawmakers from the Minority Bloc for continued absenteeism during legislative sessions. The suspended lawmakers are Representative Muka K. Kamara of Electoral District #17, Montserrado County, and Representative Jerry Yogboh of District #12, Montserrado County.
In a separate communication dated March 13, 2025, signed by Chief Clerk Mildred N. Sayon, the House cited Kamara’s absence from five sessions without verbal or written excuses as the basis for his suspension. The letter invoked Rule 21.1 of the House’s Rules and Procedure, which mandates that no member may miss more than two weeks of sessions without approval from the House or permission from the Speaker for absences of less than two weeks.
“In view of the foregoing, the House of Representatives (IN SESSION) has evoked Rule 48.7c, which states that ‘The House may, according to the circumstances and degree of the breach, suspend a member for not more than 30 days of meeting, and stop the payment of salaries and allowances due him/her for the days of suspension,’” the letter read.
The suspension, effective immediately, strips Kamara and Yogboh of their benefits and privileges for 30 session days. Both lawmakers have been instructed to comply with the decision.
This move follows a similar decision on March 11, 2025, when the House suspended Montserrado County District #10 lawmaker, Yekeh Kolubah, for the same reasons. The suspended lawmakers are known supporters of embattled Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, further escalating the ongoing tension between the Majority and Minority blocs within the legislature.
