MONROVIA – The House of Representatives Plenary has summoned the Chairman of the Assets Recovery and Property Retrieval Task Force to appear before the august body Thursday, 22 May to provide a comprehensive report on its achievement since the establishment of the entity, a post on the official Facebook Page of the House of Representatives says.
Cllr. Edwin Kla Martin is the Chairman of the Assets Recovery and Property Retrieval Task Force.
Members of the House reached the decision Thursday, 15 May 2025 during the 2nd Day Sitting of the 2nd Quarter of the 2nd Session of the 55th Legislature, which was prompted by a communication from Rep. P. Mike Jury.
According to the Electoral District 1, Maryland County Representative, P. Mark Jury since the establishment of the entity through Executive Order #126 renewed March 5, 2025 by Executive Order #145, there seems to be no concrete information on the achievements, operations and mandates of the institution.
“It is important for the Liberian People to know what is happening at the Assets Recovery and Property Retrieval Task Force. The Liberian will be happy to know the gaps between what goes missing and what is recovered and what is ultimately returned.” Hon. Jury stated in his communication.
Following the reading and floor debate, Plenary agreed through a motion to invite Chairman Edwin Kla Martin to appear before the full body on Thursday, 22 May to provide a full report on the workings of the entity.
It can be recalled the Assets Recovery and Property Retrieval Task Force following its constitution through an Executive Order, it began work and made some impacts, notably impounding vehicles under the name Gracious Ride, reportedly owned by former Chief of Protocol, Finda Bundoo.
The Gracious Ride management sued the Task Force and for months Cllr. Edwin Kla Martin and his team could not work. After long-standing legal battle, the Task Force was given the go-ahead to proceed with its work.
