The Press Union of Liberia is calling for reforms in the Liberian constitution in order to enhance the independence of the judicial branch of government, following the impeachment of former Associate Justice Kabineh Ja’neh from the Supreme Court.
Senate to Probe Sen. Sando Johnson for Accusing Members of Accepting Bribes
Senate Pro Tempore Albert Chie has requested that the Senate’s Committee on Judiciary investigate Bomi’s Sen. Sando Johnson for allegedly accusing senators of accepting bribe to impeach former associate justice Kabineh Ja’neh.
Unity Party Suspends Eight Senators for Voting for Associate Justice’s Impeachment
Unity Party announced on Tuesday that it has suspended the membership of eight senators for failing to adhere to its position in voting for the impeachment of former Supreme Court associate justice, Kabineh Ja’neh.
Liberty Party Suspends Lawmaker for Voting for Ja’neh’s Impeachment
The opposition Liberty Party has suspended the membership of Grand Bassa’s Senator Jonathan Kaipay for allegedly violating his oath to uphold the constitution of the country as a senator and violating the constitution of the party, which highlights respect for the rule of law.
Pres. Weah Announces Replacement for Ja’neh as Impeachment Trial Reaches Conclusion
After the Liberian Senate voted on Friday to impeach Associate Justice Kabineh Ja’neh from the Supreme Court bench, President George Weah has appointed his replacement, Judge Yussif Kaba.
Senate Votes Today to Decide Ja’neh’s Fate in Impeachment Trial
Members of the Liberian Senate are expected to vote today on the impeachment of Associate Justice Kabineh Ja’neh, after lawyers representing the interests of both the embattled justice of the Supreme Court and the House of Representatives ended their final argument into the trial on Thursday.
Chief Justice Rejects Application to Cancel Expert Witness’ Testimony in Impeachment Trial
Chief Justice Francis Korkpor has denied prosecution lawyers’ application to cancel from records the testimony of the former Supreme Court justice, Philip Banks, in the ongoing impeachment trial of Associate Justice Kabineh Ja’neh.
Former Associate Justice Banks Warns Against Unconstitutional Impeachment Trial
Former Associate Justice Philip Banks has called the legislature’s decision to impeach and try Justice Kabineh Ja’neh unconstitutional and added that it could be challenged in court.