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Africa-Press – Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>The House of Representatives abruptly adjourned its first-day sitting of the 555th Legislature\u2019s Special Session on Tuesday, 2 April 2024, because some lawmakers were distributing T-shirts to campaign for the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court.<\/p>\n

House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa has warned his colleagues against disrupting the legislative session. This follows lawmakers\u2019 distribution of T-shirts on 2 April 2024, which prompted an abrupt legislative adjournment.<\/p>\n

The first day of the Special session of the House of Representatives was abruptly adjourned on Tuesday due to some representatives distributing War and Economic Crimes Court T-shirts.<\/p>\n

The Executive recalled the 55th Legislature for a special session commencing Monday, 1 April 2024, after lawmakers took their first constituency break.<\/p>\n

The special session runs from 1 to 30 April 2024. President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has recalled the legislators to discuss or act on national emergencies and other concerns.<\/p>\n

But on their first day in the special session, especially in the House of Representatives, the proceedings came to a standstill when some lawmakers began distributing T-shirts promoting the establishment of the war and economic crimes court.<\/p>\n

During the second day of the House of Representatives sitting on Thursday, 4 April 2024, Speaker Koffa strongly warned members about the chaotic scene that disrupted the previous session.<\/p>\n

Speaker Koffa expressed his displeasure over some members of the House of Representatives disruptive behavior during the first session and vowed to take action against any further disruptions.<\/p>\n

He said he would not hesitate to punish members who disturb the session, emphasizing the legislative body\u2019s need for decorum and respect.<\/p>\n

The issue of establishing the War and Economic Crime Court in Liberia has sparked tensions within the House of Representatives.<\/p>\n

It has been a contentious topic among lawmakers, with some questioning the necessity and implications of establishing the court in the country.<\/p>\n

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