Seeks Justice For Late Charloe Musu
Monrovia, Liberia – A women’s organization known as WONGOSOL has applauded the decision made on January 9, 2024, by the Supreme Court of Liberia to clear former Chief Justice Gloria Maya Musu-Scott and three members of her family of the murder charge and life sentence imposed by Criminal Court “A.”
A WONGOSOL release from August 29, 2024 states that Gloria Maya Musu-Scott, who was formerly hailed as a champion for women’s rights, ended up in the middle of a legal maelstrom. This trial was especially important because of her crucial position in Liberia’s legal system.
In response to a question regarding the shortcomings of the prosecution system, the women’s group stated that although they respected the court’s decision, they were unable to overlook the shortcomings that the Supreme Court’s ruling had revealed. These shortcomings included a lack of trust, resource constraints, psychological tolls, and delays.
WONGOSOL expressed serious concerns about the Liberia National Police’s (LNP) inquiry into Charloe Musu’s death, pointing out that the process has been characterized by ambiguity and remains shrouded in secrecy.
They claim that both the accused and the victim’s family suffered severe psychological effects as a result of the court’s delays. The group described how the strain of waiting for justice for a whole year frequently causes people to give up on their claims.
“For murder victims, prompt justice is crucial, yet this urgency seemed to have been lost in this case. Our courts struggle with resource limitations, leading to inefficiencies. Passing costs to users and lengthy proceedings hinder timely justice. Weak legal enforcement mechanisms contribute to impunity. Citizens’ trust in government institutions wanes when corruption and nepotism go unpunished.”
WONGOSOL stated that although they applaud the High Court’s decision, they also demand a redoubled commitment to pursue justice for the deceased.
“We urge the Ministry of Justice to address resource gaps and ensure transparency in our legal processes. We must prioritize prompt trials, especially for vulnerable victims.”
The women’s organization stated that the right to life is guaranteed for all people by the Constitution, the Maputo Protocol, and the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and that prosecutors must present cases that are backed by facts.
“While the legal system has spoken, our collective responsibility remains. In March 2023, Liberian women, under one banner, presented a petition to the Legislature, demanding transparency, accountability, and justice for Charloe Musu.”
Reported by: Prince Saah
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