The Speaker of the House of Representatives has expressed his commitment to exploring additional legal avenues after a Supreme Court Judge declined to intervene in a contentious matter involving some members of the House.
 Justice Yamie Gbessay’s Wednesday ruling rejected a writ of prohibition aimed at halting actions by a faction of lawmakers to convene sessions outside the bounds of the law.
In a statement addressing the matter Speaker Fonati Koffa acknowledged the court’s decision but emphasized that it does not limit his legal rights or his resolve to uphold the Constitution.
 “I respect the ruling of Justice Gbessay, but it is crucial to understand that this outcome does not exhaust my legal options,” Koffa said.
“I am standing firmly on the side of the law and remain resolute in my duty to ensure that no group of members can subvert the Constitution of Liberia and the rules governing our esteemed institution.”
Koffa’s remarks come amid increasing tensions within the House, as a faction of representatives has been accused of conducting unauthorized sessions. The Speaker insists that any moves made by this group threaten both the integrity of the House and the democratic processes that guide Liberia’s governance.
“I intend to take further legal actions in the coming days to assert our rights before the law,” Koffa stated, reinforcing his commitment to preserving constitutional order.
 “Moreover, I want to make it unequivocally clear: I will not resign in the face of such callous disregard for the legal process.”
