MONROVIA, LIBERIA-President Joseph Boakai has requested the 55th National Legislature to extend its First Regular Session by thirty days beginning Monday, April 1 to Tuesday, April 30, to discuss or act upon matters of national emergency and concern.
The Presidential Proclamation is consistent with Article 32 (b) of the Constitution of Liberia.
Article 32 (b) provides that the President shall, on his initiative or upon receipt of a certificate signed by at least one e-fourth membership of each House, proclaim and extend a regular session of the National Legislature beyond the date for adjournment.
According to a Foreign Ministry release issued recently, the Proclamation noted that Article 32 (b) of the Constitution of Liberia also provides that the President shall call an extraordinary session of that august body to discuss or act upon matters of national emergency and concern.
The release is also quoted as saying the President’s request followed the signing of a Certificate by at least one-fourth of the membership of each House, to allow the National Legislature to discuss the 2024 Draft National Budget and pending nominations for confirmation, among others.
Meanwhile, President Boakai has consoled his United States Counterpart, President Joe Biden, following the deaths of six people, after a ship collided with Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
According to a Foreign Ministry release issued on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, the Liberian Leader, on behalf of the Government and people of Liberia, extended heartfelt condolences to President Biden and the people of the United States.
In his consolation message, the Liberian Leader indicated that his sincere prayers and thoughts are with President Biden, the bereaved families, and the resilient people of the United States during this difficult period of national mourning.
By: Frederick Teegwiah, Jr.