Written by Julius Kanubah
Source: Star Radio Liberia
An investigation is underway at the House of Representatives into government’s ongoing demolition exercises in Monrovia and its environs.
The investigation is a result of a letter by Montserrado District-two Representative Rufus Neufville drawing the House attention to the situation.
According to him, the ongoing demolition by the Public Works Ministry which is opening alleys and streets in and around Monrovia is problematic.
Representative Neufville said it was disturbing for concrete structures to be demolished without any notice and compensation for the occupants.
The letter sparked heated debate in the House with division emerging among the Representatives.
Lawmakers including Alomiza Ennos, Reginal Teah, Koukou Dorbor, Edwin Snowe of Montserrado and Eugene Fallah Kparkar of Lofa supported the letter.
However, Representatives Haja Fatta Siryon of Bomi, Moses Kollie of Lofa and Elijah Seah of River Gee and Zoe Pennue of Grand Gedeh objected to the letter.
They argued that the occupants were given prior notice and that they have been reluctant to leave.
Amidst the division, the House summoned Public works Minister Kofi Woods to appear before its appropriate committee on Thursday for clarification.
