Monrovia – From all indications Representative Bhofal Chambers (Maryland, District #2) is tipped to contest the Speaker post on white ballot on Monday, January 15, 2018 as his main contender, Representative Hans Barchue has back out. In fulfillment of the Article 49 of the Constitution, elected members of the House of Representatives would elect new leadership including Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Chief Clerk, Deputy Chief Clerk and Sergeant-at-Arms. Rep. Barchue served as Deputy Speaker to both J. Alex Tyler and Emmanuel Nuquay in the 53rd Legislature. Last week, UP and CDC lawmakers held a joint press conference disclosing an arrangement reached by them to allow the CDC produce the Speaker while the Deputy Speaker would come from the UP. Rep. Barchue criticized the Unity Party’s decision to such agreement with the incoming ruling party.

Source: Front Page Africa January 15, 2018 03:11 UTC