On March 23, 2025, an ECOWAS delegation will return to Liberia to mediate the ongoing leadership crisis in the House of Representatives. This is ECOWAS’s second attempt after an unsuccessful effort in 2024. The delegation will engage with key political figures and civil society, coinciding with a crucial Supreme Court hearing scheduled for March 26, 2025.
A high-level delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to arrive in Liberia on March 23, 2025, to address the ongoing leadership crisis in the House of Representatives. This marks ECOWAS’s second intervention, following an unsuccessful attempt in 2024. The diplomatic mission aims to mediate the political deadlock that has paralyzed legislative activities in the country.
The delegation will be led by Prof. Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, a notable figure who has served as both the former UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs and as Nigeria’s Foreign Minister. Accompanying him are key officials including Amb. Abdel-Fatau Musah, Mr. Ebenezer Asiedu, Mr. Serigne Mamadou Ka, Mr. Constant Gnacadia, and Mr. Francis Acquah-Aikins, who will collectively work towards finding a resolution to the leadership dispute.
The timing of this visit is critical, as the Supreme Court of Liberia is scheduled to hear a bill of information from Speaker J. Fonati Koffa on March 26, 2025. This legal review will allow both factions involved in the dispute to argue their cases, which may significantly influence the outcome of ongoing negotiations.
During their stay, the ECOWAS delegation plans to meet with important political figures including Foreign Minister Sarah Beysolow Nyanti, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, and members of the Supreme Court. Additionally, they will engage with civil society organizations and meet with representatives from both the majority and minority blocs in the House, including former Presidents Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and George Weah.
The renewed ECOWAS intervention emphasizes a hopeful resolution pathway after months of legislative paralysis. With the judiciary’s involvement and renewed diplomatic efforts, stakeholders are optimistic about overcoming the current impasse.
The ECOWAS delegation’s visit to Liberia highlights the organization’s commitment to resolving the leadership crisis within the House of Representatives. With strategic meetings planned and a pending Supreme Court hearing, there is potential for a breakthrough that could end the legislative stalemate. Previous mediation attempts have been unsuccessful, but the renewed involvement from ECOWAS and Liberia’s judiciary offers a refreshed hope for resolution.
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