The Legislature Caucus of Nimba County has formally petitioned President Joseph Boakai to uphold and enforce the judgement issued by the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice on November 10, 2020, regarding the former Associate Justice, Kabineh M. Ja’neh.
The Nimba Caucus reiterated the importance of respecting the ECOWAS Court’s ruling, which includes reinstating Justice Ja’neh to his rightful position at the Supreme Court, restoring his entitlements, and providing compensation for moral prejudice suffered.
“We, the Nimba County Legislative Caucus, write to officially remind Your Excellency of the matter of former (impeached) Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia, His Honor Kabineh M. Ja’neh, and to most respectfully urge your administration to enforce the November 10, 2020 judgement of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice,” the Caucus stated.
Reinstatement is one of the orders that may be made by a tribunal under section 112 of the employment rights.
Following a finding of unfair dismissal, the tribunal must explain to the employee the availability of orders for reinstatement and re-engagement and the circumstances in which they may be made.
However, the reinstatement of Ja’neh by the Liberian Government, following the ECOWAS Court ruling, would likely involve legal and administrative processes to comply with the court’s decision.
It could involve judicial review, legislative action, or executive order, depending on the specific legal framework and political dynamics in Liberia.
We are calling on the government to ensure adherence to the rule of law and respect for the decision of the regional court, while navigating domestic political consideration.
