CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – Two members of the Liberian Senate have strengthened the necessity for the institution of struggle and financial crimes courts by means of the submission of two separate payments to the Nationwide Legislature. The lawmakers embrace Senate Professional Tempore Nyonblee Karnga Lawrence and Joseph Jallah of Grand Bassa and Lofa Counties respectively.
By Obediah Johnson
They submitted two payments entitled: Acts to Set up the Warfare Crimes Court docket and the Particular Financial and Corruption Crimes Court docket of the Republic of Liberia as a part of efforts in the direction of selling justice, accountability and nationwide renewal.
In a communication submitted to the Liberian Senate on Tuesday, October 28,2025, the 2 Senators disclosed that their proposals are grounded in Article 34 of the 1986 Structure of Liberia.
Amongst different issues, Article 34 of the Liberian Structure empowers the Nationwide Legislature to determine courts inferior to the Supreme Court docket.
They added that their proposals additionally align with Joint Decision No. JR-001/2024 issued by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, mandating the creation of two distinct judicial our bodies one to deal with struggle crimes and crimes in opposition to humanity, and the opposite to prosecute financial and corruption-related offenses.
“It is a defining second for Liberia. These payments are usually not about revenge; they’re about restoring the dignity of our nation, therapeutic wounds by means of justice, and making certain that corruption and impunity now not outline our governance, “Senator Joseph Jallah, sponsor of the payments said.
In accordance with him, true reconciliation should relaxation on accountability and the rule of regulation.
He identified that Liberians deserve a Liberia the place justice serves as the inspiration for peace, prosperity and good governance.
“True reconciliation should relaxation on accountability and the rule of regulation. Our folks deserve a Liberia the place justice serves as the inspiration for peace, prosperity, and good governance,” Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, co-sponsor of the invoice mentioned.
A Imaginative and prescient Rooted in Justice and Renewal
The lawmakers maintained that the imaginative and prescient of those legislative measures is to create a Liberia the place justice, accountability and integrity are central pillars of nationwide life
They said that the proposed Warfare Crimes Court docket seeks to deal with atrocities dedicated throughout Liberia’s civil conflicts, making certain that victims’ voices are heard and perpetrators are held accountable in accordance with worldwide human rights requirements.
In accordance with them, the Particular Financial and Corruption Crimes Court docket goals to strengthen home anti-corruption mechanisms, shut gaps in prosecutorial capability, and reinforce public belief in state establishments.
The lawmakers talked about that these courts symbolize a forward-looking framework for constructing a society the place impunity is changed by justice and corruption by transparency.
Mission of the Sponsors
Senator Jallah disclosed that the mission of the proposed legislations middle on upholding the rule of regulation, selling justice and advancing democratic accountability as the inspiration for sustained peace and nationwide unity.
He mentioned that it is usually according to his management which emphasizes institutional reform, integrity in governance, and equitable entry to justice for all Liberians.
For her half, Senator Karnga-Lawrence identified that her mission focuses on inclusive governance, social justice, and empowering residents particularly ladies and youth to turn out to be energetic contributors in nation-building.
Her advocacy seeks to make sure that the federal government stays responsive, clear, and accountable to the folks.
Collectively, the lawmakers added that their collaboration displays a bipartisan dedication to justice and reform- uniting Liberia’s management round a shared objective: a nation reconciled with its previous and decided to safe a brighter, extra accountable future.
A Name to Motion
The sponsors expressed optimism that their colleagues within the Senate will deal with these payments with the seriousness and urgency they deserve.
Each lawmakers underscored that the institution of those courts shouldn’t be a political act however an ethical and constitutional accountability – a essential step towards consolidating peace, justice, and financial integrity.
“We should construct a Liberia the place justice shouldn’t be selective, the place corruption shouldn’t be a tradition, and the place the regulation serves all, not a number of,” Senator Jallah asserted.
“Historical past will decide us by the braveness we present at this time to proper the wrongs of yesterday,” Senator Karnga-Lawrence concluded.
In the meantime, the payments have been forwarded to the related committees of the Liberian Senate to report again to the Plenary-the highest choice making physique of the Liberian Senate.
