Monrovia-December 3, 2025: A heated session on the Liberian Senate was abruptly paused Tuesday after lawmakers clashed over a proposal to slash their very own salaries.
The invoice, launched by Senator Abraham Darius Dillon, would scale back month-to-month pay from eight thousand to 5 thousand {dollars}. Stress widened on the Capitol Tuesday as senators engaged in sharp exchanges over a controversial invoice calling for a 37.5-percent wage reduce for all 103 members of the nationwide legislature.
The uproar started when Senator Prince Moye, Chair of the Senate Committee on Methods, Means, Finance and Price range, delivered a briefing on the standing of the proposed laws. His replace instantly triggered sturdy reactions throughout the chamber.
Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon, the sponsor of the invoice, argues the measure might save the federal government as much as 4 million {dollars} yearly. He insists the discount is critical to show fiscal self-discipline and restore public belief.
However not all lawmakers agree. Senators Joseph Jallah, Semion Taylor, Zoe Emmanuel Pennue, and others pushed again, questioning whether or not the cuts would have an effect on legislative independence or undermine the work of the Senate. The disagreement grew so intense that the session was briefly halted.
Debate on the invoice is anticipated to formally start subsequent week, and additional heated discussions are anticipated as senators weigh monetary accountability in opposition to their very own welfare. Observers say the end result might considerably form public perceptions of presidency accountability.
