ADNews- Monrovia: Liberia’s Vice President, Jeremiah Kpah Koung Sr. has been reduced to a common Talk Show caller amidst undeliverable promises made by his administration during their campaign period.
On Sunday, December 14, 2024, Koung abruptly joined a famous political Talk show run by non-journalists “ Spoon Talk” headed by U.S.A convicted criminal, Stanton A. Witherspoon to discuss national related issues which many view as a complete disregard for his status even though he said, “Normally I am not suppose to be on the radio”.
With total disregard to the offices of Information Minister and Presidential Press Secretary, VP Koung publicly discussed a meeting that was held at President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s residence where high-profile government officials were present including, the Senate Protemp- Nyonblee Karngar Lawrence, Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, the Embattle Speaker- Cllr. Fonati Koffa, National Security Advisor, Legal Advisor to the President, and Justice Minister among others in connection to the ongoing political battle at the Legislature where he has been accused of playing a vital role in unseating Speaker Koffa.
In his exposay, VP Koung informed the public that he was called by the president to be at his house by 1 PM to attend a strategic meeting.
“Koffa requested the Majority Bloc to agree on three key issues: lifting the suspensions placed on a few representatives from his bloc, assigning some of his bloc representatives to committees, and allowing him to preside over the session as he officially transfers authority to Deputy Speaker Fallah,” Koung stated on Spoon show.
Responding to Koung, the Embattle speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa wrote on his official Facebook page and said “Lies, twisted lies and distortions
“I listened to the distorted and inaccurate comments made by Vice President Koung on Spoon TV few minutes ago.
“At no time did I negotiate with the Vice President nor the President to resign.
“My position is and has always been let’s return to legislative normalcy by 1) removing the illegal suspensions 2) restoring the rightful committee heads 3) returning to chambers and discussing all matters including their complaints in session.
“The VP asked for a white ballot for Richard Koon, passage of the budget, and discussion of committee after a new speaker. I rejected all that.
“We came to no agreement, and the next day, the minister of justice gave the opinion on the court ruling, which was written for him.
“But the most telling thing is that the Vice President’s appearance and inappropriate comments on a radio talk show exposed his hand as the principal mastermind of the whole unconstitutional saga.
“I remain firm on the side of the law. The executive can continue to ignore the rule of law, but I will not waver. Thanks
Koung’s action has sparked contradictory views in the public as many characterize his unprepared and untimely elaboration of the national issues on the radio as childish, premature, an act of being very irresponsible and incognizant
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