Capitol Hill, Monrovia – FrontPage Africa can confirm that there are ongoing intense lobbying amongst members of the House of Representatives following the pronouncement of a vacancy for the post of a Deputy Speaker by House Speaker Bhofal Chambers. According to Rule 6.2, during the election of a deputy Speaker, the Speaker of the House shall preside. Her female colleague, Rep. Briggs-Mensah also told reporters that she remains a formidable candidate for the post of Deputy Speaker. “Certainly I intend to enter my name for nomination for the post of Deputy Speaker. The Speaker and Deputy Speaker shall serve as Ex-Officials of all committees.”Meanwhile, any candidate who emerges victorious will complete the unexpired term of the former Deputy Speaker, and by counting, this will be in 2023.

Source: Front Page Africa January 12, 2021 06:56 UTC