MONROVIA – Amid growing speculation and online chatter regarding his future as Speaker of the House of Representatives, Speaker J. Fonati Koffa has broken his silence, affirming the authority of the Supreme Court in settling the legislature’s leadership dispute and signaling an eventual transition from the speakership.
In a public statement released on May 1, 2025, Speaker Koffa addressed what he described as “insinuations” circulating across social and other media platforms questioning both his role and the integrity of the office he holds. While expressing appreciation for the concern shown toward his personal welfare and the dignity of the legislature, he emphasized that the matter has now been conclusively determined by the nation’s highest court.
“I have always maintained that the laws of our nation must serve as the ultimate foundation for resolving disputes,” Koffa said. “The Supreme Court’s recent ruling has definitively resolved this matter, and I fully respect and uphold its decision.”
Although Koffa did not specify a timeline or concrete steps, he confirmed that he is in active consultations with lawmakers and other national stakeholders regarding his transition from the Speaker’s role. This announcement, while not a formal resignation, marks the clearest indication yet that the Grand Kru County lawmaker is preparing to step aside following a period of legal and political uncertainty.
His call for calm and clarity comes as various narratives have flooded social media in recent days, with some alleging an internal standoff and others suggesting external political pressure. Koffa urged citizens to avoid amplifying what he termed “unsubstantiated claims” that could fuel confusion or division during an already delicate time for the legislature.
Speaker Koffa’s statement reflects a notable shift in tone from defiance to resolution, following weeks of intense scrutiny and a ruling from the Supreme Court that is widely interpreted to have nullified his continued claim to the speakership. His willingness to engage in a “transparent transition” could help ease tensions within the House of Representatives and open the way for a smoother reorganization of its leadership.
As the public and political class await further developments, Koffa has pledged to keep the nation informed as discussions evolve, signaling a more measured and institutional approach to resolving the impasse that has shadowed the early months of the 55th Legislature.
