Liberia, June 3 -- There are growing concerns over the level of control Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon still has over the House of Representatives, as many members of that august body are now staying away from sittings under his leadership.

Tuesday presented the worst-case scenario as plenary failed to meet the required quorum for normal legislative business, leaving Speaker Koon with no alternative but to entertain a motion for adjournment.

While there have been concerns over the late start of sessions under Speaker Koon's Administration, the absence of many lawmakers signals something different. To many, the failure to meet the required quorum is a clear manifestation that he is losing his grip on the majority.

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