The House of Representatives has extended the suspension of Representatives J. Marvin Cole and Edward P. Flomo for an additional 30 days due to their defiance of previous directives. This brings the total suspended lawmakers to 18, while Abu B. Kamara’s suspension has been lifted for his compliance.
On March 20, 2025, the House of Representatives announced a further suspension of Representatives J. Marvin Cole and Edward P. Flomo for an additional 30 session days. This decision followed their failure to comply with a previous directive that required them to refrain from entering the Capitol Building due to their disrespectful actions toward the House’s authority.
The suspension of Reps. Cole and Flomo, which originally commenced on November 19, 2024, concluded on March 18, 2025. However, their repeated presence in the Capitol was deemed a violation of the suspension terms, leading to the extension of their penalties until May 2025.
In contrast, Montserrado County District 15 Representative Abu B. Kamara had his suspension lifted, having adhered to the terms required by Plenary. This incident illustrates a clear division within the House, as the total number of suspended lawmakers has now risen to 18, predominantly from the Minority Bloc supporting Speaker J. Fonati Koffa.
Representatives Cole and Flomo’s extension of suspension adds them to a notable list of lawmakers facing similar penalties, which includes prominent figures such as Cllr. Fonati Koffa and others, indicative of ongoing tensions within the legislative body.
In summary, the House of Representatives has extended the suspension of Representatives J. Marvin Cole and Edward P. Flomo due to their refusal to comply with prior directives. This extension underscores the seriousness of dissent towards legislative authority. Concurrently, Representative Abu B. Kamara’s suspension was lifted in recognition of his compliance, reflecting the ongoing complexities within the House, now with a total of 18 lawmakers suspended.
Original Source: thenewdawnliberia.com
