Liberia's Ministry of Local Government has announced that 108 out of the country's 141 cities no longer meet the criteria to maintain their city status. This decision affects 43 out of 44 cities in Sinoe County. However, lawmakers and legal experts argue that only the Legislature has the authority to revoke city status, as it was originally granted through legislation. They are now taking steps to challenge the ministry's decision.

Lawmakers are pushing back against the ministry’s actions, asserting that the legislative body holds the sole authority to change city status as it was initially granted by statute. This move sets the stage for a legal and political showdown over the governance and classification of Liberia's urban areas.

Originally reported by AllAfrica