In Liberian judiciary, there is a clear gap between the National Association of Liberian Bars and the Supreme Court of Liberia. Following Barr’s recent public criticism of the Supreme Court’s decision on the leadership crisis in the House, the court retaliated by boycotting the court-organized Law Day celebration.
The entire Supreme Court bench of Liberia was visibly absent as a commemoration of the Friday Law Day held by the bar. Unfortunately, neither her honor, Secretary Yuuo, nor members of the bench appeared in what appears to be the bar’s full snub.
This was a national opportunity reserved for members of legal professions, such as lawyers, judges, law school students, Supreme Court Justice, Supreme Court Justice or Designated Person. But the highest class of the Liberian judicial system and the ultimate arbiter of justice remained distanced in front of the international partners.
Former Supreme Court Justice Cllr was needed. Gloria Musu Scott will save the day by giving a keynote speech and spurring the LNBA president’s public condemnation of the Supreme Court. “We must respect the Supreme Court’s opinion whether we like it or not,” Cllr. Scott said, “When the court speaks, it’s the last!”
She warned against the politicization of legal institutions, and warned Barr about stepping into political territory under the guise of legal advocacy. “You will not reject or underestimate the court’s decision,” she emphasized. “The law clearly states that lawyers do nothing to undermine the integrity of the court.”
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This is based on a dispute surrounding the House of Representatives’ speeches as the High Court faces political manipulation, questioning recent opinions. speaker.
It is sad and very unfortunate that an organisation that overturns its authority to protect and interpret land laws will leave very deep disagreements and distances due to clear political manipulation.
But then we are not so surprised. The executives, who were so obsessed with purely political power, have always wanted this – they wanted to go that path to judicial issues for selfish interests, while providing lip service to respect the rule of law.
President Joseph Boachey has made it clear that, rather than constitutionally enforce the Supreme Court’s decision, a decision from the High Court is unenforceable by restoring the facilities of Cofa as the legal chair of the 55th Congress. Therefore, the issue remains unresolved.
As this is the purpose of politicians, we call on both Barr and the Supreme Court to avoid TIT in the TAT scenario regarding this situation. We acknowledge the persuasive need to maintain the holiness of the legal profession and the Liberian constitution, urge each other to confirm the attractive need by halting further action, and allow future generations to determine which sides support the rule of law, judiciary, or enforcement.
