President Joseph Nyuma Boakai calls on judicial authorities in the country to ensure fairness without yielding to external pressures or biases.
By Stephen G. Fellajuah
Monrovia, Liberia, March 13, 2025 – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai urges the Liberian judiciary to maintain its integrity and dispense justice impartially.
Emphasizing the importance of upholding the rule of law, President Boakai calls on judicial authorities to ensure fairness without yielding to external pressures or biases. His statement underscores the need for a strong and independent judiciary as a pillar of democracy and good governance in Liberia.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the rule of law, highlighting it as the third pillar of his ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development. He notes the judiciary’s critical role in maintaining justice and ensuring an impartial legal system that serves all Liberians fairly.
Boakai acknowledges the contributions of past Chief Justices, particularly Samuel Benedict and Louis Arthur Grimes, recognizing their lasting impact on Liberia’s legal system.
According to the President, legacies of these former legal luminaries continue to influence the judiciary and its role in upholding justice and the rule of law.
By referencing these historical figures, Boakai underscores the importance of continuity and integrity in the justice system as his administration seeks to strengthen legal institutions under the ARREST Agenda.
During his recent address at the opening of the March 2025 Term of the Supreme Court of Liberia, President Boakai also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to a fully functioning and independent judiciary. He pledged the government’s support for strengthening the judicial system, ensuring it remains impartial and effective in upholding the rule of law.
His remarks align with his ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development, which prioritizes the rule of law as a key pillar for national stability and governance. By emphasizing judicial independence, Boakai signals his intent to promote fairness and accountability within Liberia’s legal system.
“The Rule of Law is the third pillar in our ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development. We intend to work with the judiciary to ensure that the requirements and conditions for a fully functioning judiciary are met. We pledge to play our part in ensuring your success,” President Boakai vows.
The President, while addressing Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Yuoh, Associate Justices, legal professionals, and government officials, emphasized the importance of an impartial and efficient judiciary in upholding democracy, ensuring access to justice, and driving national development.
The opening of the Supreme Court’s March Term marks the beginning of a new judicial cycle in Liberia, during which cases of national significance will be reviewed.
Boakai’s ARREST Agenda, which stands for Agriculture, Roads, Rule of Law, Education, Sanitation, and Tourism, serves as his administration’s blueprint for national development.
The agenda prioritizes these six sectors, aiming to strengthen infrastructure, improve governance, and drive economic growth across Liberia.
The Liberian leader says that by prioritizing the rule of law, his administration aims to enhance public confidence in the judiciary and strengthen Liberia’s democratic institutions. Editing by Jonathan Browne
