Monrovia – In a heartfelt appeal to the Justices of the Supreme Court of Liberia, Musa Bililty, the Chairman of the Rule of Law Caucus, has called for a review of a matter recently dismissed by the Civil Law Court.
By Selma Lomax | [email protected]
The case, which stems from the ongoing dispute in the House of Representatives, concerns the election of Richard Koon as Speaker, a decision that Bililty and other members of the Rule of Law Caucus have opposed.
The controversy erupted following a ruling by the Supreme Court last year, which led embattled Speaker Fonati Koffa to petition the Civil Law Court for a declaratory judgment.
However, on Monday, the Civil Law Court dismissed Koffa’s petition, citing lack of jurisdiction. In response, Bililty took to his Facebook page, urging the Supreme Court to intervene and provide clarity in a matter that he believes is crucial to upholding justice and constitutional principles.
In his open plea, Bililty expressed deep concern over the dismissal, noting that it has left those involved without recourse and without an alternative forum to address their grievances. “We are left in limbo,” Bililty wrote. “We turn to you, the Supreme Court, the ultimate custodian of justice in our nation, to ensure that fairness prevails.”
Bililty emphasized that his appeal was not meant to challenge the wisdom of previous rulings or question the judiciary’s role but rather to highlight the importance of fairness, justice, and equity—core values upon which the Court was established.
He argued that the case transcends legal technicalities and directly affects public confidence in the judiciary.
“If the voices of the people cannot be heard, what does that mean for the rule of law in Liberia?” Bililty continued, warning that dismissing the bill of information could further erode public trust in the justice system.
The Chairman of the Rule of Law Caucus asserted that a hearing before the Supreme Court would not only provide a resolution to the issue but also reaffirm the Court’s commitment to the principles of justice and fairness.
He concluded his appeal with a passionate plea: “Justice is all we seek. Justice is all we plead for. It is the foundation of our democracy, and it is the promise we must uphold for every citizen.”
Bililty further stated, “In the hands of the Supreme Court, the future of this case—and the trust of the Liberian people in their justice system—rests. The Court’s decision to grant a hearing could restore clarity, hope, and faith in a process that many feel has left them disillusioned.”
