MONROVIA – Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene G. Yuoh on Thursday, June 26, 2025, marked her 70th birthday, a constitutional milestone that brings her tenure on the Supreme Court Bench to a close. Her retirement, in accordance with Article 72(b) of the Liberian Constitution, signals the end of a historic chapter and sets in motion the process for President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to nominate a new Chief Justice to lead the country’s judiciary.
Justice Yuoh’s departure comes after more than two years at the helm of Liberia’s highest court, where she made history as the second woman to serve as Chief Justice. Appointed in 2022 by then-President George M. Weah, she brought decades of legal experience and a reputation for independence to the Bench. Her leadership, though relatively brief, has been widely credited for reinforcing the principles of judicial integrity and constitutional governance.
A formal ceremony is expected to be held at the Supreme Court in her honor, where colleagues, lawmakers, legal professionals, and civil society leaders will pay tribute to her career and service. She is recognized by peers and observers for her unwavering commitment to the rule of law and her role in promoting judicial transparency during a period marked by both political transition and demands for institutional reform.
The vacancy now opens a politically significant moment for the Boakai administration, which must nominate a successor whose credentials, independence, and temperament will satisfy the legal community and public expectations. With the Supreme Court often at the center of election disputes, constitutional interpretation, and national controversies, the President’s choice is expected to carry major implications for the future of Liberia’s justice system.
Attention now shifts to the Executive Mansion, where consultations are reportedly underway. Legal analysts and civil society voices are already calling for a transparent and merit-based nomination process to ensure the continued credibility of the court.
