Monrovia – Monrovia – The Liberian Supreme Court has ruled a decisive ruling on the ongoing power struggle between Speaker J. Fonati Kofa, who was struggling with the self-declared majority bloc of the House of Representatives, declared the group’s actions unconstitutional, and declared the conflict campaign of representative Richard N. Coon, effectively ending the contrast campaign to assert the final judgment. It ignored the constitutional order and invalidated all decisions made during the unauthorized legislative session.
The political impasse began in late 2024 when the so-called majority bloc led by Rep. Kuhn launched an initiative to remove Kofa, citing the loss of trust in his leadership. This effort prompted legal scrutiny after the BLOC began holding parallel sessions without meeting the quorum or procedural requirements outlined in the Liberian Constitution.
In December 2024, the Supreme Court issued its first ruling deeming these actions unconstitutional. Despite that decision, the Bullock continued to operate outside the constitution, urging Cofa’s legal team to submit an information bill earlier this year, and asking for the enforcement of the court’s ruling.
Hearing March 26: Court clear warning
During the March 26 hearing on the information bill, Sheaaaaa Neen Gyapai Yuo sharply criticised the majority of Bullock for ignoring the court’s ruling, warning of the dangerous precedents their actions would set.
“If his Chairman Kofa is still sitting and you open a parallel session, it can cause confusion,” Yuo warned, highlighting the constitutional crisis that such actions could cause.
While Associates Jasis Yami Kiki Gubeisei and Yusif D. Kaba questioned the legal justification of Bullock’s continued rebellion, Justice Jamestuta Howard Wolokorry warned that undermining constitutional provisions could destabilise the country’s democratic foundations.
Final Judgment: Action is invalid
In today’s final ruling, the Supreme Court declared all legislative measures taken by the majority bloc in the absence of Chairman Koffa Null and void. The court has reaffirmed that removal of the chairman must strictly comply with Article 33 of the Constitution.
Yuo repeated the superiority of the constitutional order, saying, “There are rules to follow. Not doing so will erode the very foundations of our democratic institutions.”
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She said: “The actions or sitting of the majority of blocks where there is an elected speaker and is not incapacitated and the main side does not dote is unconstitutional.
cllr. Varney Sherman, who represents the Bullock, had insisted that lawmakers’ figures could be convened independently of lawmakers. However, the court rejected the argument, making it clear that the legislative session must be dominated by a formal elected speaker to carry constitutional legitimacy.
Political meaning
This rule cements the position of the chairman Kofa and ends a multi-month attempt to rule out him through unconstitutional means. It also scrutinizes Rep. Kuhn and his allies by denialing the judiciary and fling established legal norms.
Legal analysts and civil society organisations welcome the verdict as a key victory in Liberia’s rule of law and democratic governance. The House is now expected to restore the order and focus on legislative obligations under the leadership of Speaker Kofa.
As Liberia seeks to strengthen its democratic system, the Supreme Court decision serves as a clear reminder. There are no individuals or political groups above the constitution.
