Richard Koon elected as Acting Speaker of Liberia’s House. 

Capitol Hill - Montserrado County District 11 Representative Richard Nagbe Koon has been elected Acting Speaker of the 55th National Legislature, marking the end of Grand Kru County District 2 Lawmaker Fonati Koffa’s leadership in the House of Representatives.

Representative Koon, in his acceptance speech, vowed to usher in a new era of legislative leadership. “We will build a robust House of Representatives that works hand-in-hand with the Executive and Judiciary for the benefit of all Liberians,” he said. Koon also pledged to prioritize staff welfare, signaling a commitment to improving working conditions for legislative employees.

The election underscores shifting dynamics within House political landscape. Koffa, who previously held the position, is now “history” in the words of some political observers, as the legislature embraces a new direction under Koon’s leadership.

Koon's leadership is expected to bring a renewed focus on collaboration between branches of government while ensuring accountability and effectiveness in the legislative process.