Written by Julius Kanubah
Source: Star Radio Liberia
River Gee Senator Frederick Cherue has defended the joint resolution approved by the Legislature prescribing a threshold for constituency representation.
The learned lawyer said the threshold bill passed by the Legislature is constitutional.
According to him, the Legislature acted in line with Article 80 of the Constitution to prescribe a threshold in the national interest.
His statement comes amidst growing criticisms that the first branch of government acted unconstitutionally.
In his argument Senator Cherue admitted the Legislature prescribed the threshold based on political expediency to maintain peace in Liberia.
The Rivergee Senator said the threshold prescribed was the best formula and called on President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf to sign it into law.
On the issue of the stay order placed on the threshold bill, Senator Cherue said the Legislature cannot be stopped from making a political decision.
At the sametime, Senate Pro Temp Cletus Wotorson has called on Liberians to see the passage of the threshold bill as a victory for everyone.
Pro Temp Wotorson stressed the passage of the threshold bill now makes all set for the successful conduct of the 2011 elections.
In a statement, he commended his Legislative colleagues for passing the bill as the country celebrates its 163rd Independence.
According to Pro Temp Wotorson, the decision is a manifestation of the Legislature’s commitment to good governance.
The Grand Kru Senator praised the coordination among the three branches of government in the wake of criticisms over the delay in passing the threshold bill.
