The Government of Liberia has described the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the leadership crisis in the House of Representatives as a critical opportunity for lawmakers to recommit to national service and abandon political bickering.
Speaking during the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing, Information Minister Jerolimek Matthew Piah, on behalf of the government, said the Boakai administration is deeply concerned that the prolonged standoff in the House is distracting from the country’s development agenda and weakening public trust in democratic governance.
“This internal dispute has the potential to undermine the progress we’re making in national development and governance,” Piah warned.
While reaffirming the government’s respect for the independence of all three branches of government, the Information Minister called on lawmakers to heed the Supreme Court’s ruling and use it as a foundation to craft a peaceful, political resolution to the crisis. He also highlighted the government’s efforts to engage stakeholders, including the Traditional Council, in the search for common ground.
Minister Piah urged lawmakers to rise above personal and political interests and return to legislative business, emphasizing that Liberia’s recovery and growth require collective sacrifice.
“The road to national recovery requires all hands on deck. Their constitutional oath demands service above self,” he noted.
The government expressed gratitude to members of the legislature who have already recommitted to their responsibilities and voiced optimism that the House of Representatives will soon reunite to focus on delivering the ARREST Agenda for inclusive development.
