– As they Issue writ of Mandamus Against Government
By: G Bennie Bravo Johnson
Former representatives of the 53rd legislature have petitioned the honorable supreme court of Liberia for a writ of mandamus against the government of Liberia, through Finance Minister Samuel Tweah and house speaker Dr. Bhofal Chambers.
The civil procedure law section 16.21.2 defines mandamus as a special proceeding to obtain a writ requiring a person to perform an official duty.
The lawmakers represented by former representative Worlea –Sawah Dubah and George Mulbah Sr, in their petition said the government of Liberia has allegedly failed to pay them their salary arrears and benefits owed in the tone of Eight Hundred Thirty –Two Thousand United States Dollars [US$832,000,00].
The 73 former and some of whom are still serving the 73 political districts of the republic added that predicated upon theirs services rendered to the government of Liberia they were legally qualified to earn all salaries, benefits, and perquisites associated with the duties and functions of the offices of a representative as provided for by law.
Accordingly, the petitioners continue in their petitions for a writ of mandamus that they have passed a resolution authorizing honorable Worlea-Saywah Dunah and honorable George Mulbah to lead and direct the process to ensure that all arrears are paid by the respondents.
Meanwhile, the former representative of the 53rd legislature wants the honorable Supreme Court grant unto them and order the leadership to pay or cause to be paid the petitioners arrears as prayed for and grant unto petitioners any and all further relief that will be deem necessary.
