Prominent Liberian civil society group, Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), has strongly condemned President Joseph Boakai’s refusal to recognize Speaker J. Fonati Koffa despite a clear Supreme Court ruling, calling it a dangerous violation of Liberia’s rule of law.
In a strongly worded statement released today, STAND Chairman Mulbah K. Morlu, Jr. accused President Boakai of undermining judicial authority and jeopardizing Liberia’s constitutional order. The group warned that such defiance threatens democracy and risks plunging the nation into instability.
“The President’s refusal to comply with the Supreme Court’s decision is not just a disagreement, it is a direct attack on our legal system and an attempt to place personal politics above the law,” Morlu stated. “No leader, no matter how powerful, is above the Constitution.”
STAND described Boakai’s actions as a reckless disregard for judicial finality, drawing parallels to past periods of political turmoil in Liberia. The group warned that ignoring court rulings sets a dangerous precedent that could erode public trust in democratic institutions.
In response, STAND, in collaboration with the ‘We The People’ Movement, has announced an emergency public meeting scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025, at its Congo Town headquarters. The gathering aims to mobilize citizens in defense of constitutional governance.
“Enough is enough,” Morlu declared. “We will not stand by while the rule of law is trampled upon. The people of Liberia will resist any attempt to drag this nation back into chaos.”
The statement concluded with a firm pledge to defend Liberia’s democracy through organized civic action, vowing to hold leaders accountable and uphold judicial independence.
As tensions rise, all eyes are on whether the Boakai administration will heed these warnings or face escalating public resistance. For now, STAND’s message is clear: Liberia’s democracy is not negotiable.
