MONROVIA, LIBERIA-Justice Yamie Gbeisay has summoned Chief Justice Yuoh, Cllr. Nelson, Cllr. Andrew Nimely Human Resource Director, Atty. John Sackorh Comptroller, is to appear on the morning of February 5, for a conference to address the Magistrates’ claims allegedly made by some Magistrates.

A group of Magistrates filed a writ of prohibition, against Chief Justice Yuoh and other judicial officials at the Judiciary, contesting her recent decision, to recall them from their assigned posts, arguing that the move is both unlawful and procedurally flawed.

The writ was filed by Stipendiary Magistrates John Lafayette Griggs, Augustine Togba, and James Dudu, along with several Associate Magistrates from Montserrado County.

Represented by Cllr. Elisha Forkiah of the Elbert Law Firm said the group is seeking to reverse the Chief Justice’s decision, which was made under a directive from President Joseph Boakai, emphasizing the broader implications of the case, warning that the actions taken against the Magistrates could undermine judicial independence.

The Magistrates were informed of their dismissals in a letter signed by Cllr. Elizabeth Nelson, the Court Administrator, stated that their appointments had not been renewed.

One such person was Magistrate Benetta Yah Gedeo of Montserrado County, informing her that her appointment was not renewed, citing the Judiciary Law of 1972, as amended in 2013, clarifying that Stipendiary Magistrates served a four-year term and are eligible for reappointment, urging Benetta to return all judicial assets in her possession to the office of the Court Administrator.