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Africa-Press – Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>President Joseph N. Boakai\u2019s administration has postponed the submission of the draft national budget for Fiscal Year 2025, citing ongoing tensions within the House of Representatives as the reason.<\/p>\n

According to a communication from the Acting Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Samuel A. Stevquoh, the budget submission, initially scheduled for October 31, was postponed to November 8, 2024.<\/p>\n

The delay, according to Minister Stevquoh, stems from unresolved internal conflicts within the House of Representatives. This conflict reached the Supreme Court, with House Speaker Hon. J. Fonati Koffa filing a Petition for a Writ of Prohibition. Speaker Koffa\u2019s petition urged the Court to prevent certain House members from bypassing his authority and holding separate session.<\/p>\n

In the letter addressed to Chief Clerk Mildred Sayon, the Minister also disclosed that Speaker had written the President informing him the majority members of the House were calling Executive Branch officials to appear directly before them in joint chamber, rather than under his direction and advised the President not to allow any member of the Executive to appear before them.<\/p>\n

The Speaker\u2019s argument posited that this action would \u201cundermine the rule of law and set a dangerous precedent for our governance.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, on November 6, the Justice in Chambers Yarmin Gbeisay rejected Speaker Koffa\u2019s petition, declining to issue the Writ of Prohibition.<\/p>\n

Stevequoh said President Boakai is closely monitoring the situation and is seeking expert guidance on the implications of the Supreme Court\u2019s ruling. \u201cThe President regards the evolving situation with the utmost urgency and is unwavering about upholding the sanctity of the \u2018three separate but coordinate branches of government,\u2019\u201d Stevquoh\u2019s letter stated, emphasizing the administration\u2019s commitment to safeguarding constitutional balance.<\/p>\n

Observers say this latest development highlights significant tension between the Legislative and Executive branches and may shape Liberia\u2019s governance practices.<\/p>\n

The coming days will reveal how this judicial intervention and the President\u2019s response impact both the legislative process and the preparation of the national budget.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Liberia Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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