The Supreme Court, through the Justice-In-Chambers, Jamesetta Wolokollie, made the decision after the incoming ruling Unity Party filed a Petition for a Writ of Prohibition requesting the halt of Dean’s confirmation as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia. Some argue that the focus should be on the character and reputation of the nominee, emphasizing competency and integrity in the role of an Associate Justice. Veteran broadcast journalist Julius Kanubah expressed his support for the President's authority to nominate a new Associate Justice. He stressed the importance of these qualities in an Associate Justice and questioned the extent to which the nominee can be trusted to deliver impartial justice. Kanubah believes that answers to these critical questions are central to determining who should become an Associate Justice and the potential consequences for the administration of justice in Liberia.
