The Senate and the House of Representatives in their regular session adopted a joint resolution, LEG-001-3/2023, to adjourn the 54th Legislature of the Republic of Liberia from Wednesday, 1 November 2023 to Monday, 20 November 2023.
The resolution comes considering constitutional obligations, as outlined in Article 80 (c).
The provision guarantees every Liberian citizen the right to be registered in a constituency and to participate in public elections only within their registered constituency.
The exercise of this right was witnessed during the recent elections held on October 10, 2023.
Meanwhile, the National Elections Commission (NEC) has declared a Run-off Election between the two presidential candidates who secured the highest number of votes cast.
No candidate acquired an absolute majority in the initial ballot, as stipulated by Article 83 (b) of the Constitution of Liberia.
According to House Press Director Robert Haynes, the Legislature recognizing the importance of active participation in the electoral process, especially given that members of the 54th Legislature registered and voted in their respective constituencies, it is imperative that each lawmaker takes part in the Run-off Election scheduled for 14 November 2023.
“Therefore, it is resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Republic of Liberia in Legislature assembled; That the 54th Legislature of the Republic of Liberia has adjourned from Wednesday, November 1, 2023, to Monday, November 20, 2023,” the resolution said.
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Director Haynes said the joint Legislative resolution stands as a testament to the commitment of the Republic of Liberia to upholding democratic values and ensuring the active engagement of its lawmakers in the electoral processes.
He noted that the Joint Resolution was officially adopted on the 30th day of October, A.D. 2023, at the Capitol Building in the city of Monrovia, Republic of Liberia.—Press release
