The Ministry of Justice (MoJ), in collaboration with the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), has commenced a three-day quarterly training workshop for prosecutors across Liberia, aimed at enhancing the effective administration of justice and strengthening prosecutorial capacity in the fight against corruption.
The training, which began Monday in Monrovia, brings together prosecutors from various jurisdictions to brainstorm strategies for improving their professional competence and ensuring more efficient case handling in the justice system. Speaking in a special interview following the opening session, Liberia’s Solicitor General, Cllr. Augustine Fayiah, acknowledged growing public criticism over the perceived slow pace of corruption prosecutions.
However, he assured that both the Ministry of Justice and the LACC are making “frantic efforts” to ensure that corruption cases are diligently prosecuted. “Dispensing justice does not move like a horse,” Cllr. Fayiah said. “It operates on established legal processes that must be followed. The case involving former Finance Minister Samuel Tweh, for instance, is being carefully investigated and logically pursued in court.” For her part, the Executive Chairperson of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, Cllr. Alexandra Zoe, underscored that the training is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the fight against corruption and uphold prosecutorial integrity.
“This three-day workshop focuses on improving prosecutorial practices, ethical standards, and coordination within the criminal justice system,” Cllr. Zoe explained. “We want to ensure that prosecutors are well-equipped to uphold the rule of law with professionalism and accountability.” She further described corruption as a systemic problem that demands a collective and holistic approach. “The fight against corruption cannot be won in isolation.
It requires joint efforts from all integrity institutions and stakeholders,” she said. Cllr. Zoe also reiterated the LACC’s call for the establishment of a National Anti-Corruption Court, noting that such a specialized court would strengthen Liberia’s legal framework for handling corruption-related cases more efficiently.
“The creation of the Anti-Corruption Court needs the collective support of everyone—government, civil society, and the international community,” she emphasized. The three-day training is expected to conclude with a set of recommendations geared toward improving collaboration between prosecutorial institutions, enhancing ethical standards, and ensuring the effective delivery of justice in Liberia.
Author: Cooper Sangar
