RIVERCESS COUNTY, LIBERIA-President Joseph Boakai says the Government of Liberia remains resolute in strengthening its democracy, reinforcing the rule of law, and uplifting the art of governance in Liberia.
According to President Boakai, this is a renewed commitment to lift Liberia onto a new trajectory of governance and nation-building.
The Liberian Leader believes that this can be achieved when citizens imbue a new mindset and forge a united front in addressing issues confronting every fabric of Liberia’s growth.
He resounded a call for cooperation among the branches of government in ending corruption, abuse of power, and travesty of justice, which he termed as critical areas that need a holistic fight.
President Boakai dedicated the modern Judicial Complex in Rivercess County on Monday, August 12, 2024.
The dedicatory ceremony was graced by an array of Government officials, including Chief Justice Sie-A-Yuoh and Justice Minister Cllr. Oswald Tweh, among others.
Also speaking at the program, Chief Justice Yuoh craved for increased budgetary allocation to support the country’s Justice System.
She said:” For decades, both the Executive and the National Legislature continue to establish Magisterial Courts without allocating funds for Magistrates and other court staff.
According to her, it is the constitutional responsibility of both branches of the Government to allocate funding aimed at fast-tracking the dispensation of justice.
Meanwhile, Justice Yuoh disclosed a five-year strategic development plan seeks to align with the ARREST Agenda.
At the same time, she described the 14th Judicial Complex as a testament to the Supreme Court’s vision of expanding judicial infrastructure across the country, emphasizing that the move is aimed at enhancing access to justice and improving judicial service delivery for all citizens found within the country’s border.
Chief Justice Yuoh said:” The establishment of the Judicial Complex will bring dignity to the Judicial Branch of the Government and, at the same time curtail some longstanding challenges in the access to justice.”
The Chief Justice maintained that the Judiciary remains committed to providing justice to all Liberians and upholding the rule of law as inscribed in the Constitution of Liberia.
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia then charged magistrates at the Court to continue to uphold the Culture of Justice and accountability.
For his part, Rivercess County Superintendent Byron Zahnwea said:” The people of the county will ensure that the Judicial Complex is properly maintained because it is where the citizens will go to seek justice.”
Superintendent Zahnwea thanked the Government through the Judicial Branch for the construction of the complex which comprises specialized courts, first in the history of the county.
He, however, appealed for the construction of additional courts to enable other districts in the county to seek justice.
The Judicial Complex contains several courts, including Revenue, Debt, Traffic and Rape, following its completion in 2023.
According to ELBC Rivercess County Correspondent, the state-of-the-art complex also holds a residential quarter for judges and other judicial actors assigned in the county.
By: Vasta Tarlue
