A woman claiming to be the wife of Liberian House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon wants clarity on their relationship status. Speaking at the Center for Exchange for Intellectual Opinions in Monrovia on December 29, 2025, Madam Cecelia Koon alleged that the current Speaker misled her into marriage for personal gain. According to her, if the Speaker claims that she is his sister, he should provide proof of her birth certificate. She emphasized that the Speaker has been dishonest about their relationship and is seeking a court ruling to determine the validity of their marriage.
Koon alleges that the Speaker misled her into marrying him to obtain x status. She claims that he made false promises and representations to convince her to marry him, including providing what she terms as “American documents.” Koon is calling on the Speaker to be held accountable for his actions. She is seeking justice and clarity on their relationship status and is demanding that he provide proof of their marital status. As a leader, Koon emphasized that the Speaker should not be lying to different women for personal gain.
These allegations have sparked a heated debate at the Center for Intellectual Opinion about the Speaker’s personal life and his fitness for office. As the situation unfolds, one thing is clear: the need for transparency and accountability in leadership is more important than ever. In the view of Liberians, the Speaker must provide clarity on his relationship status and address the allegations of deception and dishonesty.
Meanwhile, the Independent Elder Council for Peace and Reconciliation last Friday formally called for the resignation and immediate investigation of Speaker Koon over what it described as a “torrent of disturbing allegations” that threaten the moral authority of the state. In a strongly worded press release dated December 27, 2025, the non-partisan body of elders, chaired by Elder Samuel O. Phillips, said the scale and gravity of accusations surrounding the Speaker have escalated beyond personal disputes into a full-blown national scandal that risks eroding public trust in one of Liberia’s highest constitutional offices.
The Council cited multiple allegations circulating in public and on social media, including claims of marital fraud and bigamy linked to alleged U.S. immigration benefits; unresolved questions about the Speaker’s citizenship and eligibility for office; accusations of neglect of parental responsibilities involving an eleven-year-old child; and what the elders termed a troubling pattern of ethical lapses in his political conduct.
By Joseph Sirleaf, Contributing Writer
