Austin S. Fallah advocates for a Corruption-Free Judiciary in Liberia’s Pursuit of Democracy

Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, USA: In a compelling address to the Liberian community, Mr. Austin S. Fallah, a distinguished Master of Legal/Law Studies graduating senior from Hamline University, emphasized the crucial role of the Judiciary in sustaining Liberia’s hard-earned democracy.

Speaking at the Waterside Market Store Social Gathering Center, he underscored the need for a corruption-free judiciary to ensure justice for all citizens.

Highlighting the Judiciary’s role in fostering socioeconomic justice, cultivating an investment-friendly climate, and preserving peace, Fallah called for collaborative efforts among the branches of government.

This call echoes the sentiments expressed by Associate Justice Yusuf D. Kaba, who candidly admitted the challenges within the judiciary (Black Cow) during the opening of the Second Judicial Circuit Court on November 8, 2021, in Buchana, Grand Bassa County.

President Dr. Joseph N. Boakai echoed concerns about corruption within the Judiciary during his annual message to the Liberian people on January 29, 2024. Fallah’s impassioned address and Justice Kaba’s admission (Judiciary is the Black Cow) serve as a clarion call for all Liberians to support initiatives promoting transparency, integrity, and accountability within the judicial system.

“The Liberian Judiciary holds the keys to a just, prosperous, and peaceful Liberia,” Fallah stated. “By fortifying the Judiciary against corruption, Liberia can strengthen its democratic foundation and advance the cause of justice for all.”

The Judiciary, legislative, and executive branches of governance each play essential roles in promoting socioeconomic justice and maintaining peace. Efforts must be made to eradicate systemic corruption and build a judiciary system that upholds justice as a vital ingredient for national peace and prosperity.

“The bane of corruption presents a daunting challenge,” Fallah emphasized.

“For Liberia to thrive economically and politically, it is incumbent upon the tripartite political structure, the Judiciary, Legislature, and Executive branches, to jointly push for profound changes that will turn this ‘Black Cow’ into a symbol of pristine justice.”

To salvage the Judiciary from corruption, Fallah stressed that resolving these issues is not merely a judicial reform but a critical paradigm shift.

This transformation is necessary for preserving peace, enacting socioeconomic justice, and fostering an investment-friendly climate in Liberia.

“The Liberian Judiciary is fundamental to socioeconomic justice and a favorable investment climate,” Fallah concluded. “Implementing comprehensive reforms, promoting transparency, and ensuring accountability could restore faith in the Judiciary and Liberia’s Democratic System, fostering a prosperous future for the nation., the graduating senior proposed.”