Richard Nagbe Koon
LiberiapoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Richard Nagbe Koon is a Liberian politician associated with the ruling Unity Party, currently recognized by the Executive Branch as the Speaker of the House of Representatives. His position has been contested due to ongoing disputes within the House, leading to significant political tensions and a lack of consensus among lawmakers.
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House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon's contribution was announced during the launch of the division.
UL Launches Division of Athletics and Sports | EducationLiberia· 2026-06-02
Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon presented the former president with a Special Legislative Citation of Distinguished Honor.
Sirleaf Rekindles Debate on ‘Racist Clause’ | NewsLiberia· 2026-03-06
Delivering remarks on behalf of House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon, Chief of Office Cllr. James N. Verdier described the strategy as a 'social contract' between the hospital and the Liberian people.
JFK Rolls Out US$132.8M Strategic Plan | NewsLiberia· 2026-02-27
Responding to the petition, House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon had urged the workers to formally document their claims to enable legislative action.
Ex-Timber Workers Protest Over US$7.1M Salary Arrears | NewsLiberia· 2026-02-17
Richard Nagbe Koon is the Speaker of the House of Representatives who announced the formation of a Conference Committee on the Third Amendment to the Mineral Development Agreement.
Speaker's Committee on AML Agreement Raises Questions | InvestmentLiberia· 2026-02-10
Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon is facing allegations of marital fraud, bigamy, and immigration fraud.
Lawmakers Resume Work Amid Political Controversy | PoliticsLiberia· 2026-01-12
Richard Nagbe Koon has stated he will engage the Senate’s President Pro Tempore to seek a resolution to the budget conflict.
House Jittery over Senate ‘Greed’ | PoliticsLiberia· 2025-12-04
The Speaker of the House, Richard Nagbe Koon, acknowledged the petition and assured advocates of legislative commitment to the bill.
Liberia Moves to Outlaw FGM, But Can Cultural Practitioners Let Go? | NewsLiberia· 2025-11-25
Speaker Koon emphasized that his attendance was essential, as the NSF's work directly aligns with ensuring justice is dispensed fairly.
NSF Holds 2nd Annual Charity Dinner to Fund Modernization of Law School Classrooms, Enhance Access to Justice | NewsLiberia· 2025-11-25
Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon is criticized for receiving a large budget allocation for entertainment.
Liberia’s 2026 Draft Budget Faces Criticism Over Waste and Disparities | NewsLiberia· 2025-11-21
Richard Nagbe Koon is the House Speaker to whom Wokie Dolo serves as Gender Adviser.
Ex-Miss Liberia Faces Backlash Over Support for FGM Ban | NewsLiberia· 2025-11-15
The Budget was formally presented to House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon by Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan.
“2026 Budget to Deliver Jobs, Better Healthcare, Reliable Electricity” | BusinessLiberia· 2025-11-12Wokie Dolo serves as Gender Advisor to House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon.
Wokie Dolo Joins Prez. Boakai's Call to Ban FGM in Liberia | WomenLiberia· 2025-11-12Wokie Dolo serves as Gender Advisor to House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon.
Wokie Dolo Joins Prez. Boakai's Call to Ban FGM in Liberia | NewsLiberia· 2025-11-11The Budget was formally presented to House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon by Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan.
Boakai Presents Over US$1B Fiscal Year 2026 Nat’l Budget to the Legislature | NewsLiberia· 2025-11-08
House Speaker Koon was also called upon by Twayen to investigate the trip.
Senators’ “Secret Trip” to ArcelorMittal Sparks Uproar | NewsLiberia· 2025-09-22
House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon was noted for his absence during the National Flag Day celebration.
WECC Executive Director Calls for Lifting of Poro and Sande Ban | NewsLiberia· 2025-08-26
House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon reaffirmed the Legislature’s unwavering commitment to the full implementation of the Local Government Act.
Speaker Koon Reaffirms Support to Local Gov’t Act |Liberia· 2025-08-07
Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon was criticized for sending a delegate instead of attending the protest himself.
“We Will be Back” | NewsLiberia· 2025-07-18
Speaker Koon has reaffirmed his commitment to improving conditions at the nation’s flagship university and fostering stronger engagement between the government and the student community.
Speaker Koon Pledges Support to UL | NewsLiberia· 2025-07-16
House Speaker Hon. Richard Nagbe Koon assured the employees that the matter would be promptly reviewed by the legislative body.
Over 300 Liberian Jobs at Risk at MOT | NewsLiberia· 2025-07-14
House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon is expected to become the first Speaker of the newly established Mano River Union Parliamentary Body (MRUPB).
Liberia to Lead Newly Formed MRU Parliament | NewsLiberia· 2025-07-12Speaker of the House of Representatives Richard Nagbe Koon was among the dignitaries at the event.
U.S. Envoy Calls for Stronger Economic Ties with Liberia | BusinessLiberia· 2025-07-07
Wokie works as Gender Advisor to Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon, helping advise lawmakers create gender policies that support and protect the interests of Liberian women and girls.
Letter to Liberian Girls | CommentariesLiberia· 2025-07-02
House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon has issued a strong call to Liberia’s international partners to support the urgent digitization of the country’s legislative infrastructure.
Speaker Wants Capitol Digitized | NewsLiberia· 2025-06-23House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon mandated the House Judiciary Committee to accompany the lawmakers to the LNP.
Capitol Fire Probe Reaches New Heights | NewsLiberia· 2025-06-06
House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon was involved in discussions with the Indian delegation.
India Seeks Liberia’s Support in Fight Against Global Terrorism | NewsLiberia· 2025-06-03
House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon reaffirmed the Legislature’s commitment to advancing Liberia’s international standing.
‘A Defining Diplomatic Moment’ | NewsLiberia· 2025-05-27
Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon apologized to the President for what the impasse at the House of Representatives has caused the government of Liberia.
Boakai Rallies Lawmakers to Support Nat’l Agenda, Reconciliation | NewsLiberia· 2025-05-21President Boakai praised the peaceful resolution of the leadership standoff in the House of Representatives, which concluded with the election of Honorable Richard Nagbe Koon as Speaker.
Boakai Calls for Healing, Unity on Unification Day | NewsLiberia· 2025-05-15
