By Moses J. Dawoe
/Southeast Correspondent
Maryland County former Senator John A. Ballout, has called on the Supreme Court to ensure that justice prevails in the ongoing leadership dispute within the House of Representatives.
In a phone interview on March 20, 2025, Ballout described the situation as a serious crisis that has cast a dark shadow over the nation both locally and internationally.
He warned that the controversy surrounding the speakership has deepened divisions in the country thereby threatening national unity.
Ballout stressed the need for political stability, emphasizing that elected leaders have a responsibility to uphold democratic principles.
“The Constitution is the organic law of the country, and if it is not respected, it could lead to chaos,” he cautioned.
He expressed concern over the internal power struggles within the House of Representatives, arguing that such conflicts undermine Liberia’s image.
“This is not what the people voted for,” Ballout asserted.
The former senator underscored the importance of maintaining a clear separation of powers among the three branches of government.
He reiterated that the Legislature makes laws, the Judiciary interprets them, and the Executive enforces them.
Ballout further urged the Judiciary to carry out its constitutional duties impartially, warning that its credibility is at stake, particularly as the country prepares for future electoral disputes.
“In times of crisis, the Judiciary must provide legal clarity instead of leaving the nation in uncertainty,” he stated.
Expressing optimism about the Supreme Court’s handling of the ongoing saga; Ballout said he believes justice will be served in line with the Liberian Constitution, ultimately restoring peace and stability.
He noted that both minority and majority lawmakers have interpreted the Supreme Court’s proceedings differently, particularly following a legal opinion from the Minister of Justice that was later challenged by the court.
As the nation awaits the Supreme Court’s hearing, set for March 26, 2025, Ballout emphasized the importance of delivering the verdict in simple Liberian English to prevent misinterpretation and misinformation by various opinion leaders.
Ballout Urges Supreme Court To Uphold Constitution
