The crisis at the
House of Representative concerning the removal of House Speaker
Edwin Snowe continues to escalate with majority members of
the House boycotting the temporary venue of the resumption
of Legislative duties by Lawmakers after a period of recess.
According to an official statement from House Speaker Edwin
Snowe, only 14 Lawmakers appeared for session today with
the remaining Lawmakers surfacing at different location
in Monrovia. He said the appearance of 43 Lawmakers at the
Unity Conference Center for the official resumption of Legislative
duties is unconstitutional. He recounted plan by the executive
branch of government in undermining his leadership at the
House and threatened to expose every bit of evidence he
has in his possession.
The House of Representatives became divided after some
Lawmakers reportedly acting upon the instruction of the
executive branch of government which is headed by the president
allegedly bribed other Lawmakers with the sole intension
of removing House Speaker Edwin Snowe. The bribery allegation
has not been independently verified.
Meanwhile, over 43 Lawmakers of the House of Representatives
are said to be convening at the Unity Conference Center
as means of an official declaration of the resumption of
Legislative functions. The Chairman of the House standing
committee on Executive, Kettykumeh Murray is said to be
presiding over said meeting.
It is now clear that over 43 Lawmakers convening meeting
at the Unity Conference Center are those in support of the
recent resolution signed to remove House Speaker Edwin Snowe
while the 13 plus Snowe himself are those against the resolution.
The venue of tomorrow Legislative session is yet unclear
due to the ongoing renovation work at the Capitol building.