IPNEWS: His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., in a profound demonstration of compassion and a commitment to justice, has granted Executive Clemency to thirty-eight (38) inmates from prisons across Liberia.
This decision, rooted in the constitutional authority vested in the President under Chapter 6, Article 59 of the 1986 Liberian Constitution, underscores the Administration’s dedication to upholding the principles of fairness, magnanimity and rehabilitation.
The inmates granted clemency include 37 Liberian nationals and one foreign national of
Chinese origin.
Among them are 37 males and one female, all of whom were convicted of non-capital
and non-sexual offenses.
These individuals were selected following a rigorous review process that prioritized the
following criteria:
• Inmates who have served more than 50% of their sentences.
• Inmates who completed their sentences but remained in custody due to
outstanding restitution obligations involving smaller amounts.
• Elderly inmates and those suffering from terminal illnesses.
Importantly, only inmates with exemplary behavior during their incarceration were
considered. No clemency was granted to individuals convicted of capital offenses or other infamous felonies.
This year’s clemency decision highlights the President’s compassionate leadership and
commitment to providing second chances to deserving individuals.
More than half of those pardoned were incarcerated at Monrovia Central Prison, with the remainder from various correctional facilities across the nation.
President Boakai reaffirmed his belief in the power of redemption and rehabilitation,
emphasizing that society benefits when individuals are given opportunities to reintegrate as productive members. He assured that the Government remains steadfast in its efforts
to strengthen the justice system, ensuring that it is fair, humane, and inclusive.
The President thanked the judiciary, the Ministry of Justice, and all stakeholders involved in this meticulous and equitable clemency process.
