Monrovia- March 14, 2025: Hon. Yogboh has publicly condemned his illegal suspension by the majority bloc of the House of Representatives, asserting that it violates both constitutional law and a recent Supreme Court ruling. He argues that the suspension lacks legal merit as it did not meet the necessary two-thirds majority required for such actions. Yogboh emphasizes that these illegal actions undermine Liberia’s democracy and calls for unity among citizens in support of the rule of law.

STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 14, 2025
*HON. YOGBOH CONDEMNS HIS ILLEGAL SUSPENSION- VOWS TO STAND IN CONTINUOUS DEFENCE OF THE RULE OF LAW UNTIL THE SUPREME COURT RULE ON THE BILL OF INFORMATION REGARDING THE LEADERSHIP IMPASSE AT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES*

My fellow Liberians, especially my essteemed citizens of Electoral District 12, Montserrado County, who I represent at the House of Representatives of the 55th Legislature, I strongly condemn my illegal and unconstitutional suspension by the so-called majority bloc of the House of Representatives. This reckless and unlawful action is in further defiance of the Supreme Court’s December 6, 2024 Ruling, which renders all actions and sittings of the majority bloc “Ultra vires”.  It is unfortunate that some of my colleagues at the House of Representatives are bent on consistently and persistently violating the Rule of law and parliamentary procedures.

This arbitrary suspension  action by the so-called majority bloc has no legal merit, especially when all of their actions and sittings, including the suspension action against seven (7) members of the Rule of Law Caucus of the House of Representatives are being challenged before the Supreme Court of Liberia. The continuous illegal actions by the so-called majority bloc are not only unconstitutional and unlawful but also have the proclivity to undermine Liberia’s democratic credentials.

Let it be made crystally clear that given the current composition of 73 members of the House, at least 49 members MUST be present in session, and 49 members must vote in favor to effect any suspension or expulsion action against a member. Therefore, assuming that my colleagues had the legal authority to take suspension actions, my suspension would be completely null and void, due to their failure to meet the constitutional and number requirement of two-thirds majority of members of the House of Representatives. 

My fellow Liberians and distinguished citizens of District 12, the continuous illegal suspension action by  the so-called majority bloc in the midst of the group’s announced renconciliation retreat at Farmington surely exposes their high level of insincerity and pretense for a united House of Representatives. While I am committed to a peaceful and lawful resolution of the ongoing crisis in the House of Representatives, efforts by the Rule of Law Caucus in fostering dialogue and restoring peace and order continue to be undermined by the reckless actions of our colleagues who seek to breeds division and constitutional breakdown. This justifies why members of the Rule of Law have decided not to attend the reconciliation retreat.

Let it be known that I am not deterred by the illegal suspension. I call on my supporters and the general citizens of Electoral District 12, Montserrado County, not to panic, and continue to support my stance in upholding the Rule of Law. It is time that all democratic forces, civil society organizations, and the Liberian people STAND FIRM in defence of the rule of law. Like I have always said, Liberia can only experience growth and progress provided we do things differently and not ‘business as usual’, especially when it comes to adhering to and protecting the Rule of Law.
My fellow Liberians and People of District 12, while awaiting  the Supreme Court’s decision on the Bill of Information regarding the ongoing leaderhsip crisis and legality question at the House of Representatives, I will  remain steadfast and uncompromising in my stance on the SIDE OF THE RULE OF LAW. 
SIGNED:
Hon. Jerry K.  Yogboh
Representative
District 12, Montserrado County
Republic of Liberia