MONROVIA, Feb. 13 -- Legal expert Cllr. Taiwan S. Gongloe has condemned the removal of House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa's belongings from his office, calling the action "illegal."

In an appearance on the Spoon FM show Wednesday evening, Cllr. Gongloe described the eviction as politically motivated, suggesting an effort to establish a one-party government system.

"The removal of House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and his belongings from the office is illegal and undermines the governance structure of Liberia," Gongloe said.

The eviction, which occurred on February 11, was led by the Majority Bloc, which is backing Representative Richard Koon as the new Speaker.

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