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Liberia’s Chief Justice faces backlash for appointing his son, a law student, as magistrate, sparking nepotism concerns despite legal justifications.
Liberia’s Chief Justice Yarmie Quiqui Gbeisay faces public backlash for appointing his son, a third-year law student, as an associate magistrate, sparking concerns over nepotism and judicial integrity.
The Chief Justice defended the move, stating it followed legal procedures and was based on merit, with President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s support.
Critics, including Judge Nancy F. Sammy, argue the appointment bypasses formal recruitment and training, undermining merit-based advancement and judicial independence.
A letter from Sammy and other judges warned the decision risks politicizing the judiciary and eroding public trust.
While the 2014 Code of Conduct bans nepotism, the Chief Justice maintains his actions were lawful.
The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between legal compliance and ethical standards in Liberia’s judiciary.
El Presidente de la Corte Suprema de Liberia se enfrenta a una reacción violenta por nombrar a su hijo, un estudiante de derecho, como magistrado, lo que despierta preocupaciones de nepotismo a pesar de las justificaciones legales.