House Adjourns Session For First Quarter Despite Mounting Tension In Lofa Over Liberia Guinea Border Dispute
March 24, 2026
Monrovia: The House of Representatives has officially adjourned its First Quarter and 3rd Session of the 55th Legislature, Despite Mounting Tension in Lofa over Guinea-Border Dispute
Members of the House are expected to resume legislative activities in May 2026. As it stands the border dispute which stated weeks ago between Liberia and Guinea has not been settled Despite the diplomatic intervention.
On March 17, the President of Liberia Joseph Boakai, alongside His Excellency Mamadi Doumbouya of Guinea, and His Excellency Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, held a high-level emergency Summit and consultation in Conakry with a shared agreement to pursue a peaceful and diplomatic resolution to ongoing border tensions
The meeting under the framework of the Mano River Union adopted a joint communiqué emphasizing dialogue over the use of force in addressing the border-related concerns.
The three leaders agreed to maintain the status quo ante regarding current border positions while negotiations continue toward an amicable, acceptable, and lasting solution noting that the approach is intended to preserve the longstanding trade, commerce, and cultural ties among border communities.
The three Presidents expressed the importance of collective action to preserve stability along their shared borders, strengthen security cooperation, and deepen good neighborliness among their nations. Their deliberations were informed by recent incidents that have heightened tensions in certain border areas.
Key positions adopted at the end of the Summit
1. Expressed concern over the growing incidence of global crises and conflicts and their economic, security, and humanitarian implications, particularly for developing countries;
2. Emphasized the importance of sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence, and peaceful coexistence as guiding principles of relations among their countries;
3. Committed to the promotion of peace, security, stability, and development within the MRU region;
4. Agreed to resolve all border issues through peaceful diplomatic means, consistent with Article 33 of the United Nations Charter;
5. Strengthened joint efforts to combat insecurity, terrorism, transnational organized crime, and trafficking;
6. Committed to the joint development and promotion of economic activities in border areas to enhance prosperity and coexistence;
7. Encouraged increased economic cooperation and regional integration, particularly in trade, infrastructure, energy, environmental management, and the free movement of people and goods;
8. Agreed to intensify collaboration among defense and security institutions through joint border patrols, intelligence sharing, and improved communication mechanisms between local and security authorities;
9. Directed relevant agencies to urgently engage in dialogue to prevent and manage border incidents, facilitate community-level engagement, and advance technical work on border clarification and demarcation with support from regional and international partners;
10. Resolved to strengthen joint border surveillance and conflict prevention initiatives;
11. Agreed to convene a Summit of the MRU within one month to revitalize the Union and enhance regular dialogue on peace, security, and development; and
12. Indicated their intention to undertake reciprocal working visits to further strengthen cooperation, fraternity, and peaceful coexistence.
Despite these counts adopted by heads of states and ongoing diplomatic negotiations there is still tension over territorial integrity and regional stability at the border. Reports has indicated that residents of Moijahro in Guinea have allegedly crossed again into Liberian territory in Kondadu, Lofa County, and hoisted the Guinean flag on Liberian soil apart from the first incident at the sorlimba port of entrance.
With all these developments, the House ended its first quarter that rans from January 15, 2026, to March 19, 2026. According to a statement from the House Press, series of legislative oversight activities aimed at advancing national development and governance. Were conducted.
Delivering his closing remarks on thursday, March 19, 2026, Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon disclosed that a total of 30 sittings were held during the period. Of this number, 20 were regular sittings and 10 were executive sittings, with no special sittings recorded.
Providing a statistical overview of the House’s activities, the Speaker noted that a total of 23 legislative instruments were acted upon. This includes 4 House bills passed, 7 Executive bills passed, and 10 Senate bills concurred with. There was 1 motion for reconsideration, while no resolutions were recorded during the period.
Additionally, in the committee rooms, 26 legislative instruments were considered, comprising 6 House bills, 6 Senate bills, and 14 Executive bills, along with 2 petitions.
The Speaker further disclosed that there were 18 appearances in Plenary, while communications received and processed during the quarter totaled 115. These included 99 communications from lawmakers, 5 from the Executive, 10 from institutions, and 1 individual communication. In sum, the House recorded a grand total of 215 activities during the First Quarter.
In his remarks, Speaker Koon commended members for their commitment and cooperation throughout the period, urging them to remain engaged with their constituents during the break.
He also extended well wishes to Muslims observing the holy month of Ramadan, calling for continued unity, reflection, and national solidarity.
“The House of Representatives now stands adjourned, with members set to reconvene in May 2026 to begin the next phase of legislative work”. The statement added.
