The House of Representatives has extended the suspension of Representatives J. Marvin Cole and Edward P. Flomo by 30 days due to their noncompliance with a previous directive. Their initial suspension began on November 19, 2024, and ended on March 18, 2025. In contrast, Representative Abu B. Kamara’s suspension has been lifted, marking his compliance with the terms. The total suspended lawmakers from the Minority Bloc has reached 18.
The Majority Bloc at the House of Representatives has extended the suspension of Representatives J. Marvin Cole and Edward P. Flomo by an additional 30 days, following their defiance of the Plenary directive to refrain from entering the Capitol Building. This suspension on March 20, 2025, impacts two lawmakers whose original suspension initiated on November 19, 2024, ended on March 18, 2025.
Both Cole and Flomo have reportedly been spotted at the Capitol multiple times, violating the terms set forth in their initial suspension. In contrast, Montserrado District 15 Representative Abu B. Kamara’s suspension was lifted due to his compliance during the designated period.
The Plenary emphasized that while Kamara adhered to the suspension terms, Cole and Flomo continuously ignored these directives, leading to their extended suspension until May 2025. This extension increases the total number of suspended lawmakers to 18, all affiliated with the Minority Bloc, which is supporting the beleaguered Speaker J. Fonati Koffa.
Representatives Cole and Flomo now join the ranks of other suspended legislators including Cllr. Fonati Koffa, Dixon Seboe, and Jacob Debee, among others. The situation reflects ongoing issues within the House and raises questions about legislative discipline and order.
The House of Representatives has taken a firm stance against defiance of its directives by extending the suspension of two members, Cole and Flomo, due to their disregard for prior instructions. This decision underscores the seriousness of compliance among lawmakers and highlights the growing number of suspensions linked to internal disputes within the legislative body.
Original Source: thenewdawnliberia.com
