MONROVIA –The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Richard Nagbe Koon, recently engaged thousands of citizens, including traditional chiefs, elders, students, members of the business community and ordinary residents of Grand Bassa County during the Government Town Hall, popularly known as “Kapa Kulono” (Come Let’s Talk It).
The Legislative Edition of the Town Hall, organized by the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism under the theme:, “Bridging the Gap: Legislative Oversight, Citizen Engagement, and National Development under the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID),” was held at the Fairground in Buchanan City.
Addressing the gathering, Speaker Koon provided a comprehensive overview of the work and achievements of the House of Representatives, highlighting key legislation passed by the House and the positive impact of those measures on the lives of Liberians.
He emphasized the Legislature’s commitment to advancing national development through effective lawmaking, oversight, and representation.
The Speaker also outlined ongoing reforms and initiatives aimed at improving governance, accountability, and service delivery across the country.
He noted that the House remains committed to ensuring that the voices and concerns of citizens are reflected in the legislative process.
Speaker Koon commended the Ministry of Information for taking government closer to the people through the Town Hall initiative, describing it as an important platform for transparency, public participation and direct engagement between government officials and citizens.
“I want to thank the Ministry of Information for creating this opportunity for government officials to engage citizens directly and provide updates on the development initiatives being undertaken across our country. Such engagements strengthen democracy and help build trust between the people and their government,” Speaker Koon said.
The Town Hall brought together the President Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate, Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, Senators Darius Dillon and Numene T.H. Bartekwa, Representatives Matthew Joe and Alfred Flomo as well as local government officials, traditional leaders, students, members of the business community, and citizens from across Grand Bassa County.
During an interactive question-and-answer session, citizens openly engaged Speaker Koon on a range of national and local issues. The Speaker responded to concerns raised and provided clarifications on legislative matters and development priorities.
Many participants praised Speaker Koon for his openness and willingness to engage directly with citizens.
They expressed appreciation for his leadership and wished him continued success as he guides the affairs of the House of Representatives.
The Government Town Hall initiative continues to serve as an important platform for promoting dialogue, accountability, and citizen participation in governance, while fostering a stronger connection between the government and the people it serves.
