Monrovia – Request from Officials of Bong County, seeking a pardon for seven local officials who are currently serving six-month detention for Criminal Contempt of the Judiciary, had been denied by the full bench of the Supreme Court. At the same time, the Bong Mines and Gbartala Magisterial courts experienced disturbances and attempted abduction. As a result of these “dreadful acts,” the Supreme Court held the defendants for criminal Contempt and sentenced them to six months imprisonment at the Monrovia Central Prison, as deterrence and as a means for defendants to re-evaluate their actions. However, following their communication, the Supreme Court in its response issued on Monday, January 23, to the communication denied said request, stating that granting such a request will not only undermine the integrity of the court but will destroy the independence and neutrality of the nation’s highest court. “Supreme Court is the highest court within the bailiwick of the Republic of Liberia; that decision taken by the Supreme Court is conclusive in all respect; they are binding and enforceable against all parties brought under the jurisdiction of the court, irrespective of their social or political status,” Justice Yuoh noted in the high court’s response.

Source: Front Page Africa January 26, 2023 07:53 UTC