—- As U.S. Hails Move for Democracy
IPNEWS: The much-anticipated signing and endorsement of the Liberian Senate for the establishment War and Economic crimes court finally went into full force on Tuesday, April 9 after 28 of 29 Senators signed the passage of a joint resolution.
The endorsement of the resolution followed the passage by the House of Representatives more than three weeks ago.
Prior to the resolution endorsement, a statement from Senate Pro-tempore’ Sen. Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence stated that the resolution from the House of Representatives would be put on the floor of the Senate after its committees on judiciary, defense, security and intelligence reported that due to the delicacy of the matter, a debate and endorsement of a resolution be entertained for the full participation by the Liberian Senate.
“The Public is invited to follow the Senate session tomorrow Tuesday, April 9, 2024 as a major decision will be taken on calls for the establishment of the war and economic crimes court. The Senate notes the concerns of the public with respect to the establishment of the war and economic crimes court. However, members of the Senate have relied on advice from Members of the Committees on judiciary, defense, security and intelligence.”
“The public can be assured that just as they are concerned and interested in ending the culture of impunity in Liberia, Senators are also interested in ending what has been a long-standing issue of impunity but has been keen on taking the appropriate steps.” Sen. Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence noted.
On the heels of this passage which marked a significant twist in for the establishment of a war and economic crimes court, especially by the signing of one its critic, Nimba county Senator Prince Y. Johnson,the U.S. Embassy near Monrovia has expressed gratitude to members of the Liberian Senate for the resolution establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court.
“We commend the Liberian Senate for its landmark decision to pass the resolution establishing the War and Economic Crimes Court. This complements the resolution passed by the House of Representatives.”
“These actions reinforce President Boakai’s commitment of justice for the people of Liberia. After more than two decades after the end of the devastating civil war, it is time for the culture of accountability to begin.” The U.S. Statement read.
