MONROVIA, LIBERIA-Civil Society Organizations in Liberia are calling on President Joseph Boakai to ensure the speedy passage of the Bills for the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court and the Anti- Corruption Court in Liberia.

Addressing a press conference Friday, September 11, 2026, in Paynesville, the CSOs lamented the delay by the National Legislature in passing the instruments to pave the way for the Office for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court to proceed with its mandate.

The Civil society Organizations want President Boakai to recall Lawmakers to expedite the passage of the bills submitted to them through the President.

Reading a position statement Friday, the Executive Director of People United for Peace in Liberia, Reverend Adolphus Capeheart, emphasized that the courts’ establishment will ensure peace, security and healing of the wounds inflicted on war victims.

Rev. Capeheart dispelled the notion among some citizens believing that the Setting up of the War and Economic Crimes Court was targeted at Late Nimba Senator Prince Johnson.

He stressed that some hidden hands in government are striving to undermine the establishment of the court due to their suspected involvement in war and economic crimes.

The call for the speedy passage of the bills is backed by the following representatives: Madam Kebeh Mongor, President, National Rural Women of Liberia, Peterson K. Sonyah, Founder and Executive Director, Liberia Massacre Survivors’ Association, Massah S. Willie, Psychosocial; Officer, Harris Johnson, Representative of the Community Watch Forum of Liberia, Madam Korpo Dennis, Women in Peace Building Network, Madam Yassah Karmo, Local Government Ministry Representative, Madam Meima Fahnbulleh, Representative of the Muslim Community in Liberia and Rev. Adolphus Capeheart, Executive Director, People United for Peace in Liberia, among others.

Representatives of the various groups spoke with one voice, stressing the urgent need for passage of the instruments to enable the Office for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes and the Anti-Corruption Courts to perform its duties.

It can be recalled that the Liberian Leader, President Joseph Boakai, issued an Executive order on the mandate of the Office, headed by Cllr. Jallah Barbu, who has since complained about delays that could impede his official functions.

Despite the promises to expedite the process, the needed budgetary and logistical support are yet to be available, thus claiming the attentions of civil society groups across the country.

The Executive Director of the Liberia Massacre Survival Association, Peterson K. Sonyah, disclosed that some victims were on the critical list at medical facilities in Monrovia, and as such, the culture of impunity must not be the order of the day.

The representatives believe President Boakai has all it takes to recall members of the National Legislature, especially Senators, in order to pass the two bills submitted to them.

According to them, should the Legislators remain till December, the time line for the Court’s establishment will have expire, although the President has ordered a comprehensive quarterly report to him  on progress being made by the Office responsible.