Many hailed the Decision (and the fact that aggrieved parties sought remedies through due process of law) as a victory for the rule of law. Vestiges of the war years probably allowed for less stringent attention to the rule of law, back then, much less transparent elections. The tendency to compromise the rule of law for the expedient is not new to Liberia when it comes to elections. The compromise of the rule of law, less respect for Liberia’s institutions is not new. For Liberians to now see rule of law as a better way to seek redress is not a small beer.

Source: Daily Observer December 21, 2017 02:15 UTC