Citing disciplinary breaches and his alleged collaboration with ruling establishment to unseat Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has expelled Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah from the party [1][4]. The decision was taken by the CDC's National Executive Committee on the recommendation of the National Disciplinary Committee. It has sparked controversy and raised mixed reactions [2].
Fallah, a founding member and Vice Chairman for Operations of the CDC, has criticized the expulsion as arbitrary and lacking due process[2]. He argues that no formal investigation or hearing was conducted, violating the party's own by-laws and constitutional requirements[2].
This expulsion comes after Fallah's involvement in what the CDC deemed an "illegal" removal of Speaker Koffa, where Fallah joined a majority bloc to elect Unity Party Representative Richard Nagbe Koon as the new Speaker[1][2]. Hence, the CDC has expelled Deputy Speaker Fallah for breaking ranks and becoming a regime collaborator.
The CDC has reiterated its recognition of Koffa as the legitimate Speaker of the 55th Legislature, dismissing Koon's election as unconstitutional[4]. The party has urged Koffa not to resign, describing any such move as detrimental to constitutional integrity[7]. Additionally, the CDC has issued a seven-day ultimatum to suspended CDC lawmakers, warning them to return to the party or face expulsion[4][7].
The ousting makes bare challenges in the Liberian political environment, including maintaining party discipline, managing leadership struggles, and balancing individual political agency with party loyalties [6]. The situation has attracted mixed reactions, possibly raising concerns over Liberia's political stability and commitment to democratic principles [3].
The ongoing crisis at the National Legislautre has implications. There are concerns over the manipulation of the national budget process, with the CDC accusing the majority bloc of attempting to alter the budget for personal gain[2]. This political turmoil could potentially impact Liberia's economic stability[2].
As tensions continue to escalate, the expulsion of Fallah and the broader political crisis present the need for robust party governance structures and adherence to democratic principles in Liberia's complex political context[8].
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[1] https://thenewdawnliberia.com/cdc-makes-fallah-scapegoat/
[2] https://frontpageafricaonline.com/news/liberia-deputy-speaker-fallah-decries-lack-of-due-process-over-expulsion-after-presiding-over-controversial-removal-of-speaker-koffa-suspension-of-colleagues/
[3] https://www.voaafrica.com/a/liberia-s-opposition-cdc-backs-koffa-as-speaker/7898436.html
[4] https://liberianinvestigator.com/update/cdc-expels-deputy-speaker-fallah/
[5] https://oraclenewsdaily.com/2024/12/11/liberia-cdc-expels-deputy-speaker-thomas-fallah-for-colluding-with-ruling-unity-party-to-oust-speaker-fonati-koffa/
[6] https://wadr.org/liberia-cdc-suspends-11-lawmakers-amid-internal-dispute/
[7] https://verityonlinenews.com/cdc-expels-deputy-speaker-thomas-fallah/
[8] https://smartnewsliberia.com/deputy-speaker-fallah-pursued-by-angry-crowd-over-alleged-plot-against-speaker-koffa/
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