The House of Representatives has extended the suspension of Reps. J. Marvin Cole and Edward P. Flomo for an additional 30 days due to their defiance of Plenary’s directives. The original suspension began on November 19, 2024. In contrast, Rep. Abu B. Kamara’s suspension has been lifted after compliance, leaving 18 lawmakers suspended, all from the Minority Bloc.
On March 20, 2025, the House of Representatives announced that it has extended the suspension of two of its members, Representative J. Marvin Cole from Bong County District 3 and Representative Edward P. Flomo from Montserrado County District 13, for an additional 30 days. This extension follows their failure to adhere to a Plenary directive prohibiting their presence at the Capitol Building.
Cole and Flomo’s original suspension commenced on November 19, 2024, and ended on March 18, 2025. However, their repeated appearances at the Capitol, despite the initial suspension, demonstrated a lack of respect for the House’s authority and ruling.
In contrast, Representative Abu B. Kamara from Montserrado County District 15 has had his suspension lifted after fulfilling the terms required. The House acknowledged that while Kamara complied, Cole and Flomo continued to challenge the Plenary’s decisions, prompting the extension of their suspensions until May 2025. This situation elevates the number of lawmakers currently suspended to 18, all affiliated with the Minority Bloc supporting Speaker J. Fonati Koffa.
With the extension of Cole and Flomo’s suspensions, they join a notable list of suspended lawmakers, which includes prominent figures such as Cllr. Fonati Koffa, Dixon Seboe, Jacob Debee, and others.
The House of Representatives has determined that J. Marvin Cole and Edward P. Flomo shall face an extended suspension for defying Plenary’s directives, highlighting the body’s commitment to maintaining order and respect among its members. This incident underscores the ongoing tensions within the House, particularly among members aligned with the current Speaker. Compliance with House rules appears critical, as evidenced by the stark contrast in handling suspensions.
Original Source: thenewdawnliberia.com
