Rep. Nyah Flomo of Nimba County urged the House of Representatives to resume an internal audit by the General Auditing Commission to address corruption. This audit had previously been halted, despite being a key priority for Speaker Koffa. The situation has become contentious, with accusations of obstruction and internal resistance from some lawmakers, posing challenges to governance reform efforts.
Nimba County District Two Representative Nyah Flomo has called for the resumption of an internal audit by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) concerning the House of Representatives. During a plenary session on February 27, 2025, Flomo urged his fellow lawmakers to act against corruption by reviving the audit, which had been paused in the previous year. He highlighted the need for transparency and accountability in the legislature.
Flomo referenced House Rule 44.1, which requires members to combat corruption and act as role models. He also cited Chapter 2, Article 5, Subsection (c) of Liberia’s 1986 Constitution, which focuses on eradicating corruption and nepotism within government operations. His appeal is meant to encourage legislators to facilitate governance reforms.
The issue of auditing the House of Representatives has been controversial. Following his election in January 2024, Speaker J. Fonati Koffa prioritized the audit. Although the House leadership invited the GAC to conduct an audit, delays have occurred. Reports indicate resistance from certain lawmakers, which has contributed to the audit not being initiated.
The Majority Bloc has accused Speaker Koffa of obstructing the audit process; however, some of his allies argue that significant members of the Majority Bloc are opposed due to potential exposure of financial irregularities. Rumors suggest that both members of the House and Senate are involved in resisting the audit, causing public speculation about the intentions of the Majority Bloc regarding transparency and accountability.
Rep. Nyah Flomo’s call for the resumption of the GAC audit highlights significant issues of transparency and accountability in Liberia’s legislature. The stalled audit process reveals possible divisions and resistance within the House, prompting questions about governance integrity. The outcome of this situation will indicate whether lawmakers prioritize accountability or seek to maintain the status quo.
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