The Liberian Presidency and Senate have expressed support for Justice Minister Oswald Tweh’s interpretation of a Supreme Court ruling, which he claims validates the actions of the ‘majority bloc’ in the ongoing dispute over House Speaker Fonati Koffa’s position.
On December 9, 2024, chaos erupted in the legislature as rival lawmakers clashed over presiding rights during a public hearing on the draft 2025 national budget. Police intervened to restore order but were also seen engaging in physical altercations with lawmakers.
Tensions have been mounting since the ‘majority bloc,’ a faction of lawmakers, moved to unseat Speaker Koffa. While Koffa and his supporters sought intervention from the Supreme Court, both sides have interpreted the court’s ruling as a win, with legal experts citing its ambiguity as a contributing factor to the ongoing controversy.