In a surprising turn of events, Jonathan Massaquoi, who was nominated by President Joseph Boakai to lead Liberia’s war crimes court, has been asked to resign from his position. The reasons behind the President’s decision remain unclear, but sources close to the situation suggest that international forces have raised concerns about Massaquoi’s qualifications, citing his lack of experience as a lawyer.
Former auditor John Morlu confirmed yesterday that Massaquoi has indeed been withdrawn from the post by the President of Liberia. Morlu noted that there has been significant opposition to Massaquoi’s appointment, revealing that his nomination was influenced by Minister of State Sylvester Grigsby and Allan White, the American war crimes prosecutor. Morlu alleged that both Grigsby and White are supporters of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), further complicating the political landscape surrounding this issue.
As this story unfolds, the implications of Massaquoi’s withdrawal for Liberia’s war crimes court remain to be seen. Stay tuned for updates on this developing situation.
