The Fourth Legislature of the ECOWAS Parliament over the weekend convened its first extraordinary session for the Year 2017 in Abuja. Senators Prince Y. Johnson and George M. Weah of Nimba and Montserrado counties, respectively, and Representatives Jefferson Karmoh, Edwin M. Snowe and Fata H. Siryon of Sinoe, Montserrado and Bomi counties, respectively, constitute Liberia’s representation to the regional parliament. During Friday’s opening session, the Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Moustapha Cisse Lo, lauded President Sirleaf for her leadership role that ensured the peaceful resolution of the Gambian crisis. According to the release, the extraordinary session adopted the draft report for the implementation of the Supplementary Act relating to the enhancement of its powers. During Friday’s opening session, new members of the regional legislative body were also sworn in, the release said.

Source: Daily Observer February 15, 2017 01:05 UTC