His Excellency President George Manneh Weah has issued a Proclamation for the 54^th Legislature to convene in a Special Session for a period of one (1) Working month, beginning September 1, 2020 to September 30, 2020.

The Third Regular Session of the 54^th Legislature of the Republic of Liberia adjourned Sine dieon the 31^st day of August, 2020.

 Article 32(b) of the Constitution of the Republic provides that the President shall, on his own initiative or upon receipt of a certificate signed by at least one fourth of the total membership of each House, and by Proclamation, extend a regular session of the Legislature beyond the date for adjournment or call a Special or Extraordinary Session of that Body to discuss or act upon matters of national emergency and concern.

According to a Foreign Ministry Release, the Proclamation states that the Constitution of the Republic of Liberia further requires that when the extension or call is at the request of the Legislature, a Proclamation shall be issued not later than forty-eight hours after the receipt of the certificate by the President.

 In accordance with the aforementioned of Article 32(b) of the Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, a Certificate signed by at least one-fourth of the total membership of each house has been laid before the President on August 31, 2020 for the extension of the Third Regular Session of the 54^th Legislature for a period of one month; commencing September 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2020.