Following an hour-long deliberations and several amendments to the motion, the Speaker, to the dismay of several lawmakers ceased the motion, leading to most of the lawmakers walking out of session. It can be recalled that LPRC’s Managing Director, Madam Coleman and the Minister of Commerce, Prof. Tarpeh, appearing before plenary stated that there is no gasoline shortage in the country. Following a sustained debate, Rep. Haja Fata Siryon filed a motion allowing the committee to be given additional one week. However, while lawmakers were anticipating a vote on the motion, the speaker announced that he was ceasing the motion as his legislative privilege to entertain a new motion that will be proffered later. However, in a rather empty chambers, a motion was proffered by Rep. Francis Nyumalin (District #2, Lofa County) allowing the additional one week.

Source: Front Page Africa February 14, 2020 08:26 UTC