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As a Senator from Gbarpolu County representing the Liberian people, I must register my profound objection to the resolution recently passed by the House of Representatives seeking to expand Liberia's electoral map from 73 to 89 electoral districts.

The Liberian Constitution is clear. Articles 80(d) and 80(e) explicitly specify the respective roles of the Legislature and the National Elections Commission (NEC). After a national census, the Legislature's role is to set the national population threshold for electoral representation. It then becomes the exclusive constitutional duty of the NEC to reapportion districts based on the census results, ensuring each district has, as nearly as possible, an equal population.

The Constitution doesn't allow the Legislature to decide which counties receive additional districts or to create and assign them through legislation; this is solely the NEC's responsibility. Any effort by the House to bypass the NEC and unilaterally create districts is a constitutional overreach, undermining the electoral body's independence and risking political interference in a process meant for an independent institution.

This is not about opposing the creation of additional electoral districts. Where population growth justifies greater representation, the Constitution provides a clear and lawful mechanism to achieve it. The issue is whether we are prepared to respect the constitutional process and the rule of law.

Should this resolution reach the Liberian Senate, I will work with my colleagues to ensure that any legislative action fully conforms to the Constitution. We must reject any framework that usurps the NEC's constitutional mandate and instead allow it to perform its duties independently, fairly, and in accordance with the supreme law of the Republic.

The Constitution is not a suggestion. It is the supreme law of the land, and every branch of government must operate within the limits it prescribes.




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Hon. T. K. Woods Tuahok Woods
Deputy Chief Clerk
House of Representatives
Capitol Building
P.O. Box 9005
Monrovia, Liberia

Dear Hon. Woods,

I acknowledge receipt of your communication dated May 15, 2026, inviting me to a
conference with the Leadership of the House of Representatives scheduled for Monday,
May 18, 2026, at 12:00 noon. Kindly note that the said communication was received by
my office at approximately 4:00 PM on May 15, 2026.

I wish to express my respect for the House of Representatives and its oversight
responsibilities regarding matters affecting the integrity and public confidence of the
Legislature.

In view of your invitation, I am prepared to appear and provide clarification regarding the
statement referenced in your communication. My intention has always been to contribute
to transparency, accountability, and responsible public discourse in matters of national
concern.

Given the public nature and seriousness of the matter raised, I kindly request that the
conference be conducted openly and made accessible to the public and media in the
interest of transparency, fairness, and public confidence in the process.

I trust that the engagement will be conducted in a fair, professional, and constructive
manner consistent with the dignity of the Legislature and the rights of all parties involved.
Please accept my highest consideration.
Best regards,

Amb. Sheikh Al-Moustapha Kouyateh
AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE FOR SPECIAL DUTIES/SPEC