Article 50 of the 1986 Constitution clearly and exclusively vests in the President the executive power and authority of the Liberian State. In fact, the President has the exclusive executive constitutional power under Article 56 to appoint all public officials where it is constitutionally applicable. To aptly put, the appointment by the President of public officials can be likened to a lessor and lessee relationship. This exercise is ultra vires to the intent and spirit as well as the letter of Article 56 of the 1986 Constitution. In summary, there is no tenure position within the contemplation of Article 56 of the 1986 Constitution.

Source: Front Page Africa February 22, 2018 02:26 UTC