Monrovia – President-elect Joseph Nyumah Boakai has reportedly extended a gesture of support to lawmakers, proposing a US$25,000 development fund for each representative’s district. He stated that, the President-elect only encouraged newly minted representatives to support the candidate of his choice for Speaker of the 55th Legislature. So, where is the money coming from?”Another lawmaker who asked for anonymity said, “The President-elect is only acting smart. In the House of Representatives, the CDC has 25 lawmakers, independent candidates are 18, while the Unity Party has 10 lawmakers. Rep. Koon of President-elect Joseph Boakai’s Unity Party says some of that money can be used to meet the needs of members and their constituents.

Source: Front Page Africa January 13, 2024 04:24 UTC