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House in Disarray: Regime Speaker Koon Threatens Salary Deductions as Session Flops Due to No Quorum

June 2, 2026

Monrovia, Liberia - A significant legislative deadlock has gripped the House of Representatives, casting a shadow over the nation's governance. In a dramatic turn of events, the planned session was abruptly canceled today due to a glaring lack of quorum, raising serious concerns about the commitment of some lawmakers to their constitutional duties.

The Speaker of the House, Richard Nagbe Koon, did not mince words, issuing a stern warning to absent members. He declared, "The leadership will take precise measures on those members that are always absent... if they continue on this path, we will start going towards salary deduction for some reasons for not being able to do the Liberian people work on time."

This legislative paralysis comes as a direct contradiction to constitutional provisions. Article 33 of the Liberian Constitution clearly states: "Simple majority of each House shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but a lower number may adjourn from day to day and compel the attendance of absent members..." The current situation suggests a departure from this mandate, prompting questions about the functionality and accountability within the House.

The inability to form a quorum means that crucial legislative business cannot proceed, leaving the public’s interests unaddressed. Koon’s threat of salary deductions signals a potential move to enforce legislative attendance and ensure the smooth operation of the House, as stipulated by law.

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