On Monday, June 30, 2025, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai nominated Associate Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay as the next Chief Justice to replace the soon-to-retire Chief Justice, Her Honor, Sie-A-Nyene Gyapay Yuoh who turned 70 on June 26, 2025.
Though Justice Gbeisay’s nomination is pending confirmation by the Senate, it was made in accordance with Article 54 (c) of the 1986 Constitution. The Article grants the president the full authority to appoint the chief justice, associate justices and judges of subordinate courts.
Prior to Justice Gbeisay’s nomination, Pres. Boakai described him as one person who has demonstrated exceptional exemplary integrity, profound legal acumen (insight) and commitment to upholding the rule of law and the Constitution.
Additionally, Gbeisay’s nomination aligns with Article 72 (b) of the Constitution, which mandates retirement of justices upon reaching the age of 70.
Justice Gbeisay is 66 years old; meaning, he has 3 years, 11 months, and 1 day to retire on May 3, 2029 to retire.
While he awaits Senate’s confirmation, the public is eager to know:
Who is Justice Gbeisay?
Born on May 3, 1959, in Gompa City, Nimba County, Associate Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay is a 1979 alumnus of the Dolo Memorial High School in Sanniquellie City.
He’s married with a number of children.
Education:
Justice Gbeissay holds a “B” Certificate in Language Art and Social Studies from the Kakata Rural Teachers’ Training Institute (KRTTI) in 1983.
He also holds a Bachelor of Art (B.A.) Degree in Public Administration in 1988 from the University of Liberia (UL). He obtained a Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) from the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law in 1998-UL.
Justice Gbeisay was admitted as a Counselor-At-Law in 2002.
Non-Legal Expertise:
1) Language Arts Teacher, MCSS: 1984–1989
2) Research Analyst, Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 1989–1990
3) Director of Claims and Benefits, National Social Security Corporation (NASSCORP): 1996–1999
Legal Expertise:
1) Legal Counsel, Ministry of Labor: 2001–2003
2) Legal Counsel, National Elections Commission (NEC): 2003–2005
3) Managing Partner, Tiala Law Associates: 2005–2009
4) Legal Consultant, Ministry of Justice: 2009–2014
5) Relieving Judge: 2015–2022
6) Associate Justice: 2022–Present
7) Nominated Chief Justice: June 30, 2025
Source: Verity News