Liberian Politics

Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah Issues Apology, Retracts Remarks About Speaker Koon

The Deputy Speaker has issued a public apology and retracted comments he made regarding Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon during an appearance on SpoonTalk on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

In his statement, the Deputy Speaker said:

“I have been informed, through today’s agenda of the Honorable House of Representatives in Session, of a communication from Hon. Jacob Debee, Representative of District #3, Grand Gedeh County, requesting a retraction and investigation of a public statement attributed to me during my appearance on SpoonTalk on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

I wish to state clearly that my comments on SpoonTalk regarding my friend, Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon, were made in good faith and without any intent to mislead, malign, or undermine. I hereby retract them and offer my sincere apology.

Speaker Koon and I share a longstanding personal relationship that predates our current roles in the Honorable House. I value that relationship deeply and have no intention of doing anything to jeopardize the mutual respect and camaraderie between us.”

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