Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph N. Boakai’s stance on legislative matters in relation to the recent court decision has been discussed by the Execution Mansion through its Presidential Press Secretary, Atty. Kula Fofana. The President is adamant about cooperating with those who have a quorum to guarantee uninterrupted governance.
The Presidential Press Secretary of Liberia said during the regular press briefing held at the Executive Mansion on Friday, April 25, 2025, that President Boakai’s recent use of the word “quorum” was not intended to endorse any specific person or group but rather to reaffirm his commitment to the constitutional principle that majority rule must govern the nation.
“From elections to legislative decisions, the Constitution outlines that the business of the country is conducted by the majority,” she added.
She asserted that in order to improve the nation, the President is committed to cooperating with any side that has a quorum. Atty. Fofana went on to say that although the Supreme Court has clarified the legal issues pertaining to the legislative crisis, the political ones are still up for debate. She noted that in order to properly address the problems, the legislature, which is by its very nature political, needs to engage in ongoing discussion and compromise.
“The President respects the Supreme Court’s decision. However, he recognizes that political differences within the legislature still need to be addressed and he continues to engage various stakeholders including traditional leaders and community representatives to find a path toward resolution,” she said.
President Boakai recently reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to constitutional government, the separation of powers, and the rule of law in response to the Supreme Court’s recent decision on the ongoing parliamentary deadlock.
President Boakai noted that the Supreme Court of Liberia’s April 23, 2025, ruling on a Bill of Information on the escalating issue within the House of Representatives in a speech to the country on Thursday. Amid mounting public anxiety, the verdict, which aimed to explain the constitutionality of actions made during the political deadlock, has garnered a lot of attention.
“I accept the Supreme Court’s decision as President of the Republic, but we must all acknowledge that the issue facing the House of Representatives is still unresolved,” Boakai said.
The President emphasized that in an effort to find a peaceful and constitutional solution, his administration has started speaking with important national players, including as traditional and religious leaders.
“In order to ascertain the most suitable and constitutionally sound course of action, my government has already started extensive discussions with relevant national stakeholders. To attempt to solve this issue, we have aggressively engaged our traditional and other national leaders,” he said.
President Boakai clarified, however, that his government will keep collaborating with House members who have the requisite constitutional quorum to carry out legislative operations.
“What constitutes a quorum for the conduct of business in the Legislature has been defined by our Constitution and the Supreme Court,” Boakai said. The President went on to say, “We plan to tenaciously defend this essential tenet of our constitutional democracy.”
