By Lincoln G. Peters
Liberia’s Chief Justice, Yamie QuiQui Gbeisay, says he has instituted a complete audit of his predecessor, former Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Yuoh’s administration, not as a result of he bears any grudge in opposition to her, however as a result of he doesn’t wish to be tarred with the identical brush.
Remarking on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in his convention room, when he was formally certificated and robe by the Investigative Journalist of Liberia for his excellent work to judicial integrity, equity and justice, whereas recounting and reflecting on his reforms instituted inside simply 4 months, he clarified that his determination is just not in opposition to his former boss however to ascertain his path in management.
” I made a decision that I’ll audit my predecessor administration, former Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene G. YUOH, not for any gross misconduct in opposition to her. She is my greatest good friend, and I’ve labored along with her and respect her. However I wanted to know the place I used to be going in order that guilt by affiliation couldn’t observe me at any cut-off date. I pursue it to the tip.” He clarified.
In accordance with him, it’s very unhappy that some folks throughout the Judiciary aren’t seeing the influence and modifications they’re making, whereas folks internationally have been calling him each day, expressing pleasure and appreciation for the reforms.
Chief Justice Gbeisay additional indicated that his administration is making an attempt to make sure that the Judiciary is credible as a result of they’ve realized that, through the years, folks have stated that the worst factor in regards to the Judiciary is that anybody who works right here is damned to be corrupt.
” Properly, we’re conscious that there’s corruption within the Judiciary, and so of this corruption not solely from the highest. The highest is just not free, however proper under us. So, we have now determined to examine and guarantee these issues are corrected. Individuals have misinterpreted and stated many issues about me, however I’m decided. I’ll make sure that I make a transformative mark earlier than I depart right here,” he asserted.
Chief Justice Gbeisay stated that having served the Judiciary for simply 4 months, he has taken steps to institute reform to make sure that the Judiciary is as soon as once more credible.
In accordance with him, as he’s conscious, change is just not readily accepted in all places on the planet, including that he knew there can be a battle in opposition to his reform and that folks would resist and speak in opposition to him.
” Adjustments that we are attempting to do are modifications that can get rid of corruption. Once I requested a private verification audit, some folks even stated I must take a blood check. They talked about all of the worst issues about it, however I knew precisely the place I used to be going; due to this fact, nothing might deter me. We at the moment are on with it efficiently.” Chief Justice Gbeisay famous. -Edited by Othello B. Garblah
