
30/06/2025
Liberia's Executive Mansion made headlines today, June 30th, 2025. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has nominated Associate Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay as the new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia. The nomination is now pending confirmation by the Liberian Senate."
"According to Article 54(c) of the 1986 Constitution of Liberia, the President has the authority to appoint the Chief Justice, Associate Justices, and Judges of Subordinate Courts. This nomination also aligns with Article 72(b), which mandates retirement of Justices upon reaching the age of seventy.
"In a letter to Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, President Pro-Tempore of the Liberian Senate, President Boakai praised Justice Gbeisay as a 'distinguished jurist' who has demonstrated 'exemplary integrity, profound legal acumen, and commitment to upholding the rule of law and the Constitution.'"
"President Boakai has urged the Senate to 'expeditiously consider and confirm this nomination.' If confirmed, Justice Gbeisay's appointment will mark a continuation of his longstanding judicial service and dedication to the Liberian legal system."