Tonita N. Copson

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‘A New Dawn In Liberian Politics’…Koon Becomes Legitimate Speaker

On May 13, 2025, a significant turning point occurred in Liberian politics, marking the end of over seven months of instability and lawlessness in the House of Representatives. Representative Richard Nagbe Koon defeated Representative Musa Hassan Bility to become the legitimate Speaker of the 55th National Legislature. Koon had previously taken the speakership by leading…

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‘No Money Involved’…Koffa Resigns, Rejects Financial Influence

After months of political pressure and several Supreme Court rulings affirming his position, Cllr. Fonati Koffa resigned as Speaker of the House of Representatives on Monday, May 12, 2025, but rejected allegations of financial impropriety and attributed his resignation to the challenges he and his office faced during a prolonged leadership stalemate. During a press…

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WAEC Boss Warns Against Paying Of ‘Flexibility Fees’ …In the Upcoming WASSCE Test

The head of the West African Examination Council (WAEC), Dale Gbotoe, has cautioned parents against paying “flexibility fees” for the upcoming West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE). In an interview on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, Mr. Gbotoe stated that the institution does not collect flexibility fees before or after the exams. He urged parents…

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More Backlash For Supreme Court…Civil Servants Association Criticizes Ruling

The Civil Servant Association of Liberia (CSAL) has strongly condemned the recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Liberia regarding the impasse at the House of Representatives. Speaking on Thursday, May 1, 2025, during the International Labor Day celebration, CSAL President Moibah Johnson stated that the Supreme Court’s decision is a “big error” with potentially…

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