Jonathan F. Koffa

Jonathan Fonati Koffa (born c. 1964)[1] is a Liberian politician. He has been serving as speaker of the House of Representatives since January 2024.

Biography

Koffa was born in Liberia.[1]

In the early 2000s, Koffa served as town manager of Zebulon, North Carolina in the United States.[2] He had also served as town attorney for Rolesville, North Carolina.[1] In 2004, a state news report revealed that Koffa, as a lawyer, had stolen money from clients. Initially, he fled to Liberia from his legal problems in the United States. He later returned to the United States, where he faced a number of charges, including embezzlement. Koffa faced penalties, including being disbarred as a lawyer. Following his sentence, Koffa returned to Liberia.[2]

In the 2017 House of Representatives election, Koffa was elected to represent Grand Kru County's 2nd electoral district. He ran for election under the Liberty Party (LP) banner.[3] He had previously served as chairman of the LP. In August 2018, Koffa switched party affiliation from the LP to the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC).[4] In January 2021, Koffa was elected as deputy speaker.[5] In the 2023 election, Koffa was re-elected under the CDC banner.[6] The CDC endorsed Koffa's run for speaker.[7] In January 2024, Koffa was elected speaker by the House.[8]

References
  1. MacDonald, Thomasi (February 24, 2004). "Missing lawyer turns self in". The News and Observer. p. 11. Retrieved March 3, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. Stewart, John H. T. (December 27, 2023). "Liberia: Jonathan Fonati Koffa's Criminal History Makes Him a Wrong Fit for Speaker of the House of Representatives". Liberian Observer. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  3. "2017 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ELECTION RESULTS". National Elections Commission. 2017. Archived from the original on May 28, 2022. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  4. Karmo, Henry (August 22, 2018). "From Liberty Party To CDC: Rep. Fonati Koffa's Crossover Sealed". FrontPage Africa. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  5. "House Elects Rep. Koffa Deputy Speaker". FAAPA. January 13, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  6. "2023 House of REPRESENTATIVES ELECTION RESULTS". National Elections Commission. 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  7. Teh, Lewis S. (December 5, 2023). "CDC backs Fonati Koffa". The New Dawn liberia. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  8. Dodoo, Lennart (January 15, 2024). "Representative Johnathan K. Koffa Secures Speaker Position with a Decisive Victory". FrontPage Africa. Retrieved March 3, 2024.


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