Monrovia, Liberia – As the third pillar of his ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development, President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has underlined his administration’s commitment to upholding the rule of law. Speaking at the Supreme Court of Liberia’s March 2025 Term beginning, President Boakai promised the support of his administration to guarantee an independent and properly operational court.
“The third pillar of our ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development is the Rule of Law. In order to guarantee that the criteria and prerequisites for a fully operational judiciary are fulfilled, we want to collaborate with the judiciary. We promise to contribute to your success,” said President Boakai.
The Liberian leader spoke to Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Yuoh, Associate Justices, legal experts, and government representatives. He stressed the value of an unbiased and effective judiciary in upholding democracy, guaranteeing access to justice, and promoting national development. He recognized the accomplishments of previous Chief Justices, especially Louis Arthur Grimes and Samuel Benedict, whose legal traditions still influence Liberia’s judicial system today.
In order to preserve these ideals, President Boakai called on the existing judiciary to administer justice without fear or favor. A new judicial cycle, featuring issues of national importance, begins with the Supreme Court’s March Term opening.
President Boakai’s comments emphasized the administration’s emphasis on accountability, transparency and governance, guaranteeing that the judiciary continues to be a cornerstone of stability and advancement.
According to the Liberian Chief Executive, the government is interested in increasing public trust in the courts and strengthen Liberia’s democratic institutions by upholding the rule of law as a top priority.
The Boakai administration’s strategy for the country’s growth is known as the ARREST Agenda, which stands for Agriculture, Roads, Rule of Law, Education, Sanitation, and Tourism.
