Liberia House invites Naymote to explain legislative assessment report and funding sources

The House of Representatives, through the Office of the Chief Clerk, formally invited Naymote Partners for Democratic Development to clarify the methodology, assessment criteria, verification processes, and dissemination of its recently released Legislative Constituency Assessment Report.

The report is part of Naymote's Legislative Accountability initiative, which evaluates lawmakers' fulfillment of constitutional responsibilities including representation, lawmaking, and oversight. It places particular emphasis on whether legislators use constituency breaks to engage with citizens and communicate their activities.

Naymote Executive Director Eddie D. Jarwolo confirmed the invitation in a June 15 statement on his official Facebook page. He stated that the organization responded and reaffirmed that the purpose of the assessment is not to discredit the Legislature or any individual lawmaker, but rather to promote transparency, strengthen citizen engagement, encourage evidence-based accountability, and contribute to improved democratic governance.

Jarwolo said Naymote is prepared to honor the request. He noted that the organization undergoes annual audits by independent, accredited firms and would welcome any impartial review of its finances. Lawmakers are seeking information on Naymote's funding sources and financial documentation.

Jarwolo questioned whether auditing the operations of an independent civil society organization falls within the Legislature's mandate. Naymote described the engagement as a normal and healthy democratic process between civil society and the House of Representatives.

The organization said it will continue to inform citizens should the engagement raise concerns about independent organizations' ability to participate meaningfully in public discourse and democratic development.