MONROVIA – The Chairman of the Rule of Law Caucus, Musa Hassan Bility of District #7, Nimba County, has issued a passionate plea to the Supreme Court of Liberia, urging the country’s highest judicial body to intervene in a case dismissed by the Civil Law Court due to jurisdictional limitations. In an open letter titled “Justice is All We Seek,” written on Monday, January 27, 2025, Bility called on the Supreme Court to uphold its role as the ultimate custodian of justice in Liberia.
Bility expressed deep disappointment with the Civil Law Court’s decision, which he said had left the pursuit of justice in limbo. “This decision has effectively placed our pursuit of justice in limbo, with no resolution in sight, and no alternative forum to hear our case,” Bility wrote. The dismissal has sparked concerns about the broader implications for Liberia’s justice system and the faith of citizens in its integrity.
In his letter, Bility emphasized that the matter at hand goes beyond procedural technicalities. “It is not simply a legal question we raise, but a moral one: can we as a nation allow a matter of such critical importance to go unheard?” he asked, suggesting that the case touches on foundational issues of fairness and constitutional principles.
According to Bility, the inability of the Civil Law Court to address the matter has left the people wondering whether this is the end of the road for their pursuit of justice. He argued that the Supreme Court is now the only body with the authority and responsibility to provide a resolution and restore public confidence in the judiciary.
“We are not here to challenge the wisdom of your rulings or to diminish your esteemed role in preserving the rule of law. Rather, we appeal to the very principles upon which this court was founded—justice, equity, and impartiality,” Bility wrote, underscoring the significance of the Supreme Court’s intervention.
Bility’s plea further highlighted the potential consequences of the Supreme Court’s inaction, warning that denying a hearing on the bill of information could erode public trust in the judiciary. “Denying a hearing for the bill of information not only threatens to undermine the constitutional rights of the parties involved but risks eroding public trust in the justice system itself,” he noted.
Addressing the justices directly, Bility urged them to consider the weight of their decision in this critical moment. He argued that granting a hearing on the bill of information would not only provide a pathway for resolution but also reaffirm the Supreme Court’s commitment to justice and fairness.
“By allowing the bill of information to be heard, you are not only offering a pathway for resolution but reaffirming your commitment to the ideals of justice and fairness,” he said.
Bility framed the matter as a test of Liberia’s democratic principles and the judiciary’s role in safeguarding the rights of its citizens. “Justice is all we seek. Justice is all we plead for. It is our foundation as a democratic nation and the promise we must uphold to every citizen,” he wrote passionately.
The letter concluded with a fervent appeal to the Supreme Court to hear the case and provide clarity to a situation that has left many disillusioned. “In your hands lies the power to restore faith, clarity, and hope to a matter that has left many disillusioned. We humbly and passionately implore you to grant a hearing on the bill of information,” Bility stated.
