By: Othello Sarewh Nimely
Former Chief Justice of Liberia, Cllr. Francis S. Korkpor, has known as for essential constitutional modification that may have an effect on the constitutional retirement legislation that requires Chief Justice and judges to resign at age 70, describing it disadvantageous to them.
Cllr. Korkpor argued that many retired Chief Justices have been robust and had the potential to carry out their duties however needed to step down as a result of retirement age limits, one thing he strongly believes is unfair.
Justice Korkpor stated justices on the Supreme Court docket Bench do have nice deal of expertise, and needs to be allowed to proceed till on the time they’re unable to carry out their tasks.
He argued that bringing in new justices typically requires extra time for them to study the legislation and perceive the workings of the Supreme Court docket.
In a joint interview with reporters on Friday, following the official retirement ceremony of former Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene G. Yuoh, Cllr. Korkpor pressured the necessity for an modification to the retirement legislation.
“Perhaps there needs to be an modification,” he remarked.
The constitutional lawyer nonetheless praised his successor, Justice retired Yuoh, as “robust and able to do the job,” however was compelled to retire due to age.
Cllr. Korkpor, who served as Chief Justice from 2013 to 2022, emphasised that justices ought to solely be required to retire when they’re unable to carry out their duties, not primarily based on age.
Former Chief Justice Yuoh retired on August 15, 2025, and is succeeded by His Honor Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, who was commissioned on the Government Mansion, enabling him to imagine his duties instantly.
Whether or not the suggestions from former Korkpor will probably be thought of within the coming days or years stays a matter of nationwide dialogue.
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