Executive Mansion, Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has nominated Associate Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay to serve as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia, pending confirmation by the Liberian Senate.
According to an Executive Mansion release, the nomination is consistent with Article 54(c) of the 1986 Constitution of Liberia, which grants the President the authority to appoint the Chief Justice, Associate Justices, and Judges of Subordinate Courts. It also aligns with Article 72(b), which mandates the retirement of Justices upon reaching the age of seventy.
In a letter to the Liberian Senate, President Boakai described Justice Gbeisay as a “distinguished jurist [who] has demonstrated exemplary integrity, profound legal acumen, and a steadfast commitment to upholding the rule of law and the Constitution.”
The President urged the Honorable Liberian Senate to “expeditiously consider and confirm this nomination.”
If confirmed, Justice Gbeisay’s elevation to Chief Justice will mark a continuation of his longstanding service and dedication to the Liberian judiciary.
President Boakai also used the occasion to call on all government officials to continue demonstrating diligence, integrity, professionalism, and loyalty in service to the country.
