by CPNTV
MONROVIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has appointed five judges to key positions across four counties, marking a significant step in the administration’s efforts to bolster the rule of law. The appointments cover Montserrado, Lofa, Grand Gedeh, and Bong counties.
The newly commissioned judges were formally sworn in over the weekend during a ceremony attended by senior members of the judiciary, the Ministry of Justice, and the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA).
The New Judicial Appointments
The President’s appointments target specialized courts to address critical legal areas, including debt recovery and sexual offenses.
| Judge | Court Assignment | County |
| Kuku Y. Dorbor | Criminal Court “E” | Montserrado |
| Eric B. Morlue | Debt Court | Lofa |
| Anthony D. Kollie | Sexual Offense Division | Lofa |
| Rennie O. Moses | Sexual Offense Division | Grand Gedeh |
| Daniel D. Dolokolen | Debt Court | Bong |
“No Longer Ordinary Citizens”
Speaking at the induction, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, issued a stern charge to the appointees. He emphasized that the transition from a private citizen to a judicial officer requires a fundamental shift in conduct.
“Judges are no longer ordinary citizens but respected figures whose actions, words, and associations carry significant weight,” Chief Justice Gbeisay stated.
He cautioned the new judges to:
- Exercise Restraint: Be mindful of public associations and private conduct.
- Resist Pressure: Remain loyal to the Constitution despite external pressures from family or friends.
- Uphold Transparency: Maintain the highest standards of integrity to serve as a source of hope for the Liberian people.
Government and Peer Support
Solicitor General Cllr. Augustine Fayiah assured the judges of the Ministry of Justice’s full cooperation. He noted that a credible judiciary is not only essential for social justice but is a prerequisite for inspiring investor confidence in Liberia.
Cllr. Bornor Varmah, President of the LNBA, and Judge Nancy Simmy, President of the National Trial Judges Association, also offered their support. They reminded the appointees that the judicial robe does not automatically confer respect; rather, trust is earned through daily discipline, sacrifice, and the delivery of sound, impartial decisions.
The ceremony concluded with a call for the judges to view their roles as a transformative vocation dedicated to protecting the rights of all citizens, regardless of status.