MONROVIA, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Liberia's parliament speakersaid on Thursday that he is stepping down to face briberycharges in a case involving London AIM-listed Sable Mining's attempted acquisition of an iron ore concession in thenorth of the country.
"If my recusal is the ultimate sacrifice that will move ourcountry forward and end this current quagmire, I am herewithrecusing myself from presiding over the plenary of the House ofRepresentatives," Alex Tyler said in a statement.
Tyler, who is free on bail, denies all wrongdoing.
A grand jury in Liberia indicted Sable Mining and fourLiberians, including Tyler, in May on charges including bribery,which the defendants deny.
Sable Mining Chief Executive Andrew Groves said in June thatthe indictment was politically motivated.
(Reporting By Alphonso Toweh; Writing by Aaron Ross; Editing byMark Trevelyan)
