Forty Lawmakers Support Passage of WECC and NACC Bills

More than 40 members of Liberia’s House of Representatives have expressed strong optimism for the swift passage of two landmark accountability bills: the War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC) and the National Anti-Corruption Court (NACC). This follows a two-day High-Level Technical Deliberation held in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County.

Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon and Senate President Pro Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence attended the session, underscoring its significance. Legal experts, transitional justice practitioners, and civil society representatives briefed lawmakers on the legal, constitutional, and operational frameworks of both proposed institutions. The engagement clarified misconceptions and equipped lawmakers for informed floor debate.

The WECC aims to prosecute individuals responsible for gross human rights violations and economic crimes committed during Liberia’s civil conflicts, responding to recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and commitments under the Accra Peace Agreement.

The NACC is intended to provide a specialized judicial forum to handle corruption-related cases efficiently, ensuring that such matters are addressed with the seriousness and urgency they warrant.

Lawmakers emphasized the importance of these courts in promoting justice, accountability, and the rule of law in Liberia. They expressed commitment to expediting the legislative process to establish these institutions, reflecting a collective resolve to address past injustices and systemic corruption.