Capitol Hill —
Representative Edward Papee Flomo emphasized that the funds should go directly to lawmakers instead of the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment . He stated:"We are 103 lawmakers. For LACE to implement all of the projects, they will face difficulties. Most of us here will not benefit from LACE. I agree with Rep. Musa Bility that the money should come directly to lawmakers for us to implement our projects, subject to audit.
In the 54th Legislature, lawmakers previously requested direct funding for legislative projects within their constituencies. Each lawmaker received US$30,000 twice, totaling US$60,000, for such projects. However, this controversial disbursement backfired, drawing heavy criticism from the public. Many constituents complained that their lawmakers did not execute any projects within their districts, and the funds were not properly accounted for.