09/03/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
President Boakai Hangs Heads with Outgoing, Incoming Justice Ministry Leadership on Transition.
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Executive Mansion, Monrovia: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has received the outgoing and incoming leadership of the Ministry of Justice and the Office of the Solicitor General for a courtesy and transition meeting aimed at ensuring a smooth and orderly transfer of responsibilities.
The meeting brought together outgoing Minister of Justice Cllr. Oswald N. Tweh, outgoing Solicitor General Cllr. Augustine Fayiah, incoming Minister of Justice Cllr. Betty Lamine Blamo, and incoming Solicitor General Cllr. Abraham B. Sillah.
The meeting was held to promote alignment between the outgoing and incoming teams and to ensure continuity in the discharge of the Government’s legal responsibilities.
Following discussions with the President, the outgoing Minister of Justice and Solicitor General agreed to remain in their respective positions for a period of one week to facilitate a proper handover, briefing, and onboarding process.
During the one-week transition period, the outgoing officials will continue to perform their respective functions while working closely with the incoming team. They will provide briefings on ongoing matters, critical issues, and other responsibilities of the Ministry and ensure that the incoming officials are adequately familiarized with the work of the Ministry.
The President emphasized the importance of a smooth transition, open communication, and continued engagement between the outgoing and incoming officials to ensure that government business remains uninterrupted.
The parties agreed that the transition will include regular meetings between them, the preparation of proper handover notes, and the continued availability of the outgoing team to provide guidance and institutional knowledge.
As part of the onboarding process, the incoming officials will be taken through the Ministry’s operations, introduced to key personnel, and familiarized with the status of ongoing work and responsibilities.
The outgoing officials expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve the Government and people of Liberia, welcoming the opportunity to support the incoming leadership during the transition.
Incoming Justice Minister Cllr. Betty Lamine Blamo expressed appreciation for the opportunity to work with the outgoing leadership, noting the importance of learning from their experience and ensuring a seamless transition.
The meeting further recognized that those serving in Government must remain focused on doing their best for the country and ensuring that public responsibilities continue to be carried out effectively.
The President’s engagement with the outgoing and incoming Justice Ministry leadership forms part of efforts to ensure continuity, institutional stability, and an effective onboarding process as the Government transitions to its new legal leadership.
The outgoing and incoming officials are expected to remain engaged throughout the one week transition period and continue working together in the interest of the Government and the Liberian people.
Credit: Emansion
