Monrovia, Liberia – The Honorable House of Representatives Speaker, Cllr. Fonati Koffa, has taken a stance in reaction to the current protest at the Bea Mountain Mining Company in Cape Mount, by forming an Ad-hoc Intervention Committee.
According to the House Press Bureau, the committee has been assigned the responsibility of carrying out an exhaustive examination into the matters related to the demonstration, guaranteeing an unbiased and equitable probe.
The parliamentary delegation, which includes three lawmakers from Cape Mount and notable members including Hon. Yekeh Kolubah, Dixon Seboe, Eugene Kollie, Emmanuel Dahn, Foday Fahnbulleh, and Edward Flomo, is currently traveling to Cape Mount. As representatives of the people, this delegation exemplifies the Honorable House of Representatives’ dedication to serving the interests of the people.
The Ad-hoc Intervention Committee will put in a lot of effort to compile information, consult with relevant parties, and provide a thorough report that will direct upcoming actions and choices.
The House highlights how committed it is to hearing the public’s concerns and working toward a solution that upholds justice and equity.
The House of Representatives asked everyone concerned to remain composed and cooperative, and it exhorts the public to have faith in the investigation process. The steadfast dedication to open governance and public welfare does not waver.
A motion urging President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr., to remove soldiers from concession zones and send them back to the barracks was approved by the House of Representatives.
Representative Mohammed Dosi of Grand Cape Mount County District #2 voiced concerns about the military’ presence at Bea Mountain in Konjor, Gola Konneh District, and their alleged misbehavior towards peaceful civilians, which led to the decision being made. The George Weah-led government stationed officers of the Liberian Armed Forces in the area to guard the company’s assets and employees in the face of local demonstrations.
On Tuesday, February 27, the House plenary, in its fourteenth day of session, decided that the Constitution prohibits the use of force at concessions and that the Legislature may only take such action in the event of a state of emergency caused by a natural disaster, civil unrest, armed conflict, medical pandemic, epidemic, or other biosecurity risk.
Under the direction of Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, the House leadership is tasked with communicating President Boakai’s order to recall the soldiers on behalf of the Plenary.
The House of Representatives also approved the creation of a Specialized Committee to look into allegations of persistent unfair labor practices at Bea Mountain in Konjor, Gola Konneh District.
As to Speaker Koffa’s statement, the Specialized Committee will be revealed on Thursday, February 29, 2024, with the responsibility of looking into the circumstances at Bea Mountain. The resolution passed by the plenary places emphasis on the necessity of military troops having proper stationing and staying out of civilian affairs.
Residents and employees of Bea Mountain flocked to the streets early on Thursday, February 29, 2024, to demonstrate against the firm. Three people are said to have died when the Special Response Police Unit (ERU) counter the protestors.
