Liberia: Massaquoi Relieved of Helm of War, Economic Crimes Court Office

President Joseph Boakai has revoked the appointment of Jonathan Massaquoi as Executive Director of the War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC) barely a month after the 177th Independent Day Orator, Dr. Robtel Neajai Pailey, termed the appointment as dubious-urging the President to reconsider the appointment.

Dr. Pailey, like many other critics, has advocated for a restart of the appointment procedure, citing concerns about the lack of transparency and consultation that would have ensured the…