Recast Budget On Pause; House Wait for Special Investigative Committee Report
By: Jeremiah Sackie Cooper
Gmail: jeremiahcooper105@gmail.com
Capitol Hill: The passage of the 2024 draft National recast budget by the 55th House of Representatives is now at a standstill due to ongoing investigation by the House special investigative committee.
House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa told members of the house on Thursday, August 29, 2024 that the motion for the draft recast budget scrutiny has been put on hold.
This decision, according to Speaker Koffa, will remain in effect until the Special Investigative Committee led by Representative Robert Wongbe submits its report.
Additionally, he disclosed that this is part of the house’s committment to promoting transparency and accountability within Liberia’s governance system.
Speaker Koffa at the same time assured the public that the House remains dedicated to being open and accountable to the people of Liberia.
“The scrutiny of the budget is a crucial process and it is our responsibility to ensure that it is conducted with the utmost integrity and transparency. We will not proceed with any budget scrutiny until the Wongbe’s Special Investigative Committee completes its investigation and delivers its findings,” stated Speaker Koffa.
House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa has also commended his colleagues for their commitment to return to work under challenging conditions, including working without pay to serve the interests of the Republic of Liberia.
“The dedication shown by my fellow Representatives in returning to work without compensation is an evidence to their commitment to the welfare of our nation. This is a collective effort to ensure that we fulfill our duties in the best interest of Liberia,” added Speaker Koffa.
Members of the House of Representatives are attending an extraordinary session. The extraordinary seeion which begin on Thursday, August 2024 will continue until September 2024.
