MONROVIA, LIBERIA – In a bold and politically charged declaration, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Thomas P. Fallah, has announced his full support for the administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and the ruling Unity Party government.
Speaking during a community engagement in Lofa County over the weekend, Fallah stated, “I said to the President, I am not a Unity Party man. I am a Lofa man. I’m from Lofa County and I am part of this government. For the record, I want to state clearly that I support the government 100 percent and I support the President and his agenda. We’re moving in one direction.”
The Deputy Speaker also sent a veiled warning to opposition forces, saying, “We know the creatures on the other side, we will deal with them when the time comes.”
Fallah’s remarks come amid growing speculation about his political future and recent fallout with the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), the party under which he served for nearly two decades. He was officially expelled by the CDC in late 2024 following his role in the leadership dispute that saw the ousting of Speaker Fonati Koffa in favor of pro-Unity Party lawmaker Richard Koon.
A founding member of the CDC and one of its most senior lawmakers, Fallah represented Montserrado County’s District #5 for 18 years before contesting and winning a seat in Lofa County in the 2023 elections. His defection from the CDC to align with President Boakai’s agenda is viewed as a major political shift that could reshape alliances within the Liberian legislature.
The Deputy Speaker’s expulsion followed internal wrangling over the controversial Speaker crisis. Fallah, alongside other lawmakers, convened parallel sessions of the House, suspended pro-Koffa legislators, and moved forward with installing Richard Koon as Speaker a move later overturned by the Supreme Court of Liberia, which reinstated Koffa as the legitimate head of the House.
Since then, Fallah has been functioning as an independent lawmaker, but his alignment with the Unity Party has become increasingly evident. Political observers have noted his close relationship with Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung and suggested that Fallah’s recent support for President Boakai could be part of a broader political strategy leading into the 2029 elections.
The possibility of a Koung-Fallah ticket in the future has already begun to stir speculation, especially following their joint appearances in Lofa County. Insiders suggest that Fallah’s political survival may now hinge on his ability to build alliances beyond party lines, particularly as the CDC continues to regard him as a defector and “political traitor.”
Critics within the CDC have accused Fallah of turning his back on the very party that elevated him to national prominence. Some party loyalists have warned that his actions signal a dangerous precedent of disloyalty and opportunism, urging their base to remain vigilant as the 55th Legislature navigates a tense and polarized political climate.
For now, Fallah appears unfazed. His declaration of loyalty to the Boakai administration has solidified his new political alignment and opened a fresh chapter in his career, one that positions him not only as a legislative leader but also as a possible contender in Liberia’s evolving political landscape.
Whether this bold endorsement will yield long-term benefits or further polarize the legislature remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Deputy Speaker Fallah is no longer straddling the fence. He has chosen his side.
