MONROVIA: The Minister of Justice, Cllr. Natu Oswald Tweh, Sr., has assured transparent justice for all in the country.
Speaking recently in Cesto City, Rivercess County, at program marking the dedication of the 14th Judicial Circuit Court, which coincided with the official opening of the August A.D. Term of Court, Minister Tweh said, MoJ would collaborate with the Judicial Branch aimed at promoting nothing less than access to justice and for the benefit of citizens and residents.
The Justice Minister also lauded the Judiciary for its increasing support in the creation of access justice in the country.
According to the MoJ Boss, a secured working environment aids better performance and inspires motivation.
He also stressed the need for citizens and residents of River Cess County to use the newly constructed and dedicated edifice of the 14th Judicial Circuit Court to seek justice and snub all acts which are incompatible to justice and the rule of law.
To create a smooth playing field, and for transparent justice to prevail, Justice Minister Tweh also cautions the Judicial Branch of Government to work towards addressing the housing problems faced by judges and courts in counties across the country.
He observes that some of those who are pursuing justice in cases are currently serving as landlords for judges and courts and that such a situation has the potential to cause reciprocal manipulation of cases.
The Attorney General of Liberia indicated that for courts to operate in rented buildings that are belonging to private individuals may undermine the neutrality and transparency of the courts in the fight to access justice.
In remarks, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia, Her Honor, Sie-A-Nyene G. Yuoh, thanked President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for his presence at the dedication ceremony.
Chief Justice Yuoh noted that the Judiciary’s Five (5) five-year strategic plan will be in alignment and under the government’s ARREST agenda.
Also speaking at the occasion, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai thanked the Liberian Judiciary for its strive in ensuring justice and the rule of law in the country.
President Boakia who expressed admiration and support for the working of the Judicial Branch disclosed that his Administration is fully committed to the rule of law, which he said, remains a key pillar and component of the government’s flagship national development agenda, styed: “ARREST.”
The President and his team of government officials toured the newly built and dedicated facilities of the 14th Judicial Circuit Court Complex in River Cess County.