Margibi Senator Nathaniel McGill has called on Liberia’s judiciary, particularly the Supreme Court, to uphold the Constitution and ensure due process in legislative proceedings.
In a statement titled Preserving the Rule of Law, McGill emphasized that removing a Speaker requires adherence to constitutional procedures.
He outlined that a resolution supported by two-thirds of lawmakers must first be passed, followed by a fair hearing for the Speaker to defend himself.
A roll-call vote, securing at least 49 votes, would then be required for removal.
“This process ensures due process, allowing the accused to challenge the resolution and potentially sway opinions,”
McGill explained, adding that such principles are standard in democracies worldwide.
He stressed that the judiciary has a crucial role in safeguarding the rule of law, warning that any failure to act decisively could lead to chaos.
“The justices cannot run away from their responsibility. Any attempt to do so will cause anarchy in the country. Liberia is not a banana republic,” McGill asserted.
Senator McGill is the Chairman of the CDC Legislative Caucus—a party that has over 25 of its Elected Representatives backing the Speaker’s removal.
