The crisis is centered on the resolution of a splinter group of the Lower House, crafted August 11, asking House Speaker Alex Tyler Sr. to “recues” himself from his position as Presiding Officer over Plenary. Other members include Senators Geraldine Doe-Sheriff (Montserrado), Henry Yallah (Bong), Peter Coleman (Grand Kru), Joseph Nagbe (Sinoe), and Stephen Zargo (Lofa). The three, according to eyewitnesses, are Senators Oscar Cooper, Francis Paye and Alphonso Gaye, who said they would ensure that the Senate recognizes Speaker Tyler until he is duly removed. Eyewitnesses further said Senators Dan Morais (Maryland), Jewel Howard Taylor (Bong), and Bomi Senators Sando Johnson and Morris Saytumah are among Senators ensuring the recognition of Speaker Tyler. Yesterday’s session under Tyler did not have any communications, bills or invitees to discuss on.

Source: GNN Liberia August 27, 2016 20:48 UTC