Monrovia, April 9 -- The Central Bank of Liberia has defended its plan to print additional Liberian dollar banknotes as President Joseph Nyuma Boakai recalls the Legislature from its break to deliberate on the proposal amid growing public debate.

By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, Gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com

In a formal communication to lawmakers, President Boakai stressed the urgency of reconvening ahead of schedule, citing critical national issues requiring immediate attention.

"We acknowledge your communication informing us of the adjournment sine die of the first quarter of the Third Session of the 55th Legislature. However, given the urgency of certain national matters, it is imperative that the Legislature reconvenes prior to...