Liberia’s Supreme Court Set for Potential New Leadership with Associate Justice Gbeisay Nomination

By: David S. Johnson – Staff Reporter | editor@thepointafricanews.com

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has nominated Associate Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia, a pivotal appointment that now awaits confirmation by the Liberian Senate. The nomination was made public via an official press release from the Executive Mansion in Monrovia on Monday, June 30, 2025.

The President’s decision aligns with Article 54(c) of the 1986 Constitution of Liberia, which vests the President with the authority to appoint the Chief Justice, Associate Justices, and Judges of Subordinate Courts. Additionally, the move takes into account Article 72(b) of the Constitution, which mandates the retirement of Justices upon reaching the age of seventy.

In his nomination letter addressed to the Liberian Senate, President Boakai lauded Justice Gbeisay as a “distinguished jurist [who] has demonstrated exemplary integrity, profound legal acumen, and commitment to upholding the rule of law and the Constitution.” The President urged the Honorable Liberian Senate to “expeditiously consider and confirm this nomination,” emphasizing the importance of swift action.

Justice Gbeisay’s potential elevation to the nation’s highest judicial office, if confirmed by the Senate, would mark a continuation of his longstanding judicial service and dedication to the Liberian legal system. The press release, signed by Presidential Press Secretary Atty. Kula Bonah Nyei Fofana, concluded with President Boakai calling on all government officials to consistently exhibit diligence, commitment, integrity, professionalism, and loyalty in their service to the country.