Monrovia (October 19, 2024) -Grand Bassa County District # 5 Representative Thomas Goshua has announced that he is immediately retracting his involvement in efforts to remove House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa.
Speaking at a news conference on Friday, Goshua described his participation as purely investigative, aimed at gathering information for Koffa.
“My role in this matter was purely investigative intended to collect information on behalf of the Speaker,” Goshua stated. He emphasized that he did not support the removal bid but acted as an informant.
Goshua revealed further that a sum of $15,000 had been distributed among lawmakers in connection with the ousting effort.
“ When i was signing the resolution my hand was trembling because I campaign to have the Speaker elected”. He narrated.
He admitted to signing the resolution to remove Koffa but clarified that he did not accept his portion of the alleged funds.
“ When I was writing one of my colleague said my man we know your signature how come you writing this, that’s how I drew circle around “.Adding that it is not his real signature.
The political landscape at Capital Hill had become tumultuous, with 47 out of 73 representatives initially signing a resolution for Koffa’s removal. Goshua has said he compiled a report on the situation and plans to present it to Koffa upon his return to Liberia for further actions.
