Liberia, April 8 -- In the exercise of his constitutional power, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has written both chambers of the 55th Legislature to resume for a Special Session, beginning from April 9 to the 23rd, 2026 for what he considers as 'urgent national matters.'

By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway, Emmanuel.weedeeconway@frontpageafricaonline.com

These matters, which include: Proposal for the printing of additional Liberian Dollar banknotes; Proposal for the passage of the 2026 Supplementary Budget; and other matters of national urgency, the Liberian leader declared cannot be paused until the regular session resumes on 8 May.

The recall of the Legislature for a Special Session or Extraordinary Session is in pursuance with Article 32(...