Liberia: ‘I Have Fought a Good Fight’ – Koffa Confirms Resignation As House Speaker, Blames Executive Defiance of Supreme Court Ruling

Monrovia — Representative J. Fonati Koffa has officially confirmed his resignation as Speaker of the House of Representatives of the 55th Legislature, citing the Executive’s refusal to honor a Supreme Court ruling and the shifting political tide as reasons behind his decision.

Speaking to journalists on Monday, Koffa said his resignation was submitted to the Chief Clerk of the House at noon.

His decision follows months of intense legal and political wrangling over the speakership, culminating in…