Jonathan F. Koffa
Jonathan Fonati Koffa (born c. 1964)[1] is a Liberian politician. He has been serving as speaker of the House of Representatives since January 2024.
Biography[edit]
Koffa was born in Liberia.[1]
In the early 2000s, Koffa served as town manager of Zebulon, North Carolina in the United States.[2] He had also served as town attorney for Rolesville, North Carolina.[1] In 2004, a state news report revealed that Koffa, as a lawyer, had stolen money from clients. Initially, he fled to Liberia from his legal problems in the United States. He later returned to the United States, where he faced a number of charges, including embezzlement. Koffa faced penalties, including being disbarred as a lawyer. Following his sentence, Koffa returned to Liberia.[2]
In the 2017 House of Representatives election, Koffa was elected to represent Grand Kru County's 2nd electoral district. He ran for election under the Liberty Party (LP) banner.[3] He had previously served as chairman of the LP. In August 2018, Koffa switched party affiliation from the LP to the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC).[4] In January 2021, Koffa was elected as deputy speaker.[5] In the 2023 election, Koffa was re-elected under the CDC banner.[6] The CDC endorsed Koffa's run for speaker.[7] In January 2024, Koffa was elected speaker by the House.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c MacDonald, Thomasi (February 24, 2004). "Missing lawyer turns self in". The News and Observer. p. 11. Retrieved March 3, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Stewart, John H. T. (December 27, 2023). "Liberia: Jonathan Fonati Koffa's Criminal History Makes Him a Wrong Fit for Speaker of the House of Representatives". Liberian Observer. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ "2017 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ELECTION RESULTS". National Elections Commission. 2017. Archived from the original on May 28, 2022. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ Karmo, Henry (August 22, 2018). "From Liberty Party To CDC: Rep. Fonati Koffa's Crossover Sealed". FrontPage Africa. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ "House Elects Rep. Koffa Deputy Speaker". FAAPA. January 13, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ "2023 House of REPRESENTATIVES ELECTION RESULTS". National Elections Commission. 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ Teh, Lewis S. (December 5, 2023). "CDC backs Fonati Koffa". The New Dawn liberia. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ Dodoo, Lennart (January 15, 2024). "Representative Johnathan K. Koffa Secures Speaker Position with a Decisive Victory". FrontPage Africa. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
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