LNBA President Statement ‘Troubles’ S/C Ruling By Yassah J. Wright

Former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott, has described as ‘troubling’ the April 23 Ruling of the Supreme Court in the longstanding impasse at the House of Representatives.

Scott told members of the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA), that condemning the ruling publicly was ‘troubling’ to the High Court.

She made the statement at the International Law Day held in Monrovia, at the EJS ministerial Complex where none of the justices attended.

In her Keynote address, Cllr. Scott called on members of the LNBA Bar to seek for ethical duty that would protect the independence and authority of the judiciary, instead of bickering over the S/C ruling in a political case.

She said the statement from LNBA President, Cllr. Bonor M. Varmah, was not only inappropriate, “but deeply troubling.”

Madam Scott added that the LNBA should not be seeing as undermining the authority or the final ruling of the highest judicial body.

She said the Constitution does not speak for itself, but the Court speaks on its behalf, adding that as lawyers; they are the mouthpieces of the law.

In reference to the claims and counter-claims between the S/C and LNBA, Cllr. Scott spoke in parable: “You cannot dress the devil in a private and undress it in the public.”

She also called on the legal professionals to reflect deeply on its core mission urging the lawyers to lead by example-not in division, but in unity under the rule of law.

Cllr. Varmah, meanwhile called for renewing of the national commitment to justice and judicial integrity.

 He emphasized that the 2025 commemoration of the Law Day marks not only a celebration of legal heritage, but a sober moment of reflection on the country’s democratic journey and legal accountability.

Varmah said this year’s theme: Justice, Accountability, and inclusion: Building a Stronger Liberia Under the Rule of Law,” reminds legal professionals that democracy is more than elections. It is rooted in strong institutions, transparency, and above all, justice.

Meanwhile the Supreme Court boycotted the International Law Day on grounds that LNBA’s statement on the Bill of Information, did not please the associate Justices and the Chief Justice.