Liberian Senate Pro-Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence has warned staffers of the Senate against unlawfully disrupting Senate activities and spreading false information.
“We would like to inform the leadership of the Senate staffers, that the Senate will no longer tolerate unlawful disruptions of the Senate functions and misleading information to the public.”
This follows claims from staff leadership accusing the Senate of denying special sitting benefits, which the Senate has dismissed as untrue.
The press conference by the leadership accusing the Senate of denying staff Special siting benefits is false and misleading. Protemp noted!
She added that “The Liberian Senate had three special sittings in 2024, and all staff were paid for two sittings, and the payment for the final sitting is being processed from the 2025 national budget that was signed by the President after the press statement from the leadership of the staffers.”
The Rules, Order, and Administration (ROA) Committee Chair has been directed to investigate the matter and take necessary action.
“The Senate Rules Order and Administration Committee (ROA)
Chairman has been asked to investigate this matter and take appropriate actions.” Protemp Lawrence disclosed
The Grand Bassa Senator encouraged staff leaders to use proper channels and thorough research to address their concerns, noting the ROA Chair’s openness and cooperation.
