The President of the Republic of Liberia, Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., acting under the authority granted by Article 59 of the 1986 Constitution, has extended executive clemency to seventy-two (72) inmates housed in various correctional facilities across the country. According to Minister Tweh, the beneficiaries include two foreign nationals from the Republic of Guinea, two women, and two juveniles, with the remaining recipients being adult males. "The President's decision to grant executive clemency reflects his commitment to justice tempered with mercy, as well as to rehabilitation and reintegration," Minister Tweh stated. "Good behavior, respect for the law, and personal reform remain key considerations in any clemency process." Meanwhile, the beneficiaries of the executive clemency have expressed gratitude to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for the pardon and pledged to uphold good moral conduct as they reintegrate into society.

Source: Daily Observer January 01, 2026 00:32 UTC