Constitution and Human rights violations

Petition addressed to: Legislature of Liberia

ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT
AGAINST PRESIDENT JOSEPH NYUMA BOAKAI
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
PREAMBLE
WHEREAS, the Constitution of the Republic of Liberia requires the President to uphold and defend the Constitution, protect the lives and rights of citizens, preserve national sovereignty, and faithfully execute the laws of the Republic;
WHEREAS, President is alleged to have engaged in acts inconsistent with constitutional governance, democratic accountability, and the rule of law;
NOW, THEREFORE, the following Articles of Impeachment are presented:

ARTICLE I
DISREGARD OF THE SUPREME COURT AND THE CONSTITUTION
President Boakai allegedly undermined the authority of the Supreme Court by disregarding or failing to uphold the Court’s ruling concerning the removal of the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Such conduct allegedly violates Articles 2, 3, 50, 65, and 66 of the Constitution, which establish constitutional supremacy, separation of powers, and the binding authority of Supreme Court judgments.
By permitting unconstitutional actions to persist, the President allegedly weakened judicial independence and constitutional democracy.
ARTICLE II
FAILURE TO PROTECT LIBERIAN CITIZENS: THE KINJOR KILLINGS
President Boakai allegedly failed in his constitutional duty to protect the lives and safety of Liberian citizens regarding the killings of civilians in Kinjor.
This alleged failure violates Articles 11(a), 11(c), 15(a), 20(a), and 50 of the Constitution, which guarantee equal protection, freedom of expression, due process, and protection of life and liberty.
The administration allegedly failed to prevent excessive force, ensure accountability, and conduct transparent investigations.
ARTICLE III
ENDANGERING LIBERIA’S SOVEREIGNTY AND TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY
President Boakai allegedly failed to safeguard Liberia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in matters involving dealings with the Republic of Guinea and issues affecting Liberian land and resources.
Such conduct allegedly violates Articles 1, 34(c), 50, and 54(c) of the Constitution by failing to ensure proper consultation and legislative oversight on matters affecting national sovereignty.
ARTICLE IV
CRACKDOWN ON PRESS FREEDOM AND FREE SPEECH
President Boakai allegedly presided over actions that undermined press freedom and freedom of speech through intimidation, harassment, and suppression of journalists, media institutions, and government critics.
These alleged actions violate Articles 11(c), 15(a), and 15(b) of the Constitution, which protect freedom of expression and equal protection under the law.
ARTICLE V
CORRUPTION AND FAILURE OF ACCOUNTABILITY
President Boakai allegedly failed to combat corruption and presided over widespread allegations involving misuse of public resources and abuse of public office.
Such conduct allegedly violates Articles 5(c), 50, 89, and 90(c) of the Constitution, which mandate integrity, transparency, and accountability in government.
The administration allegedly failed to adequately investigate corruption allegations or strengthen anti-corruption institutions.
ARTICLE VI
ABUSE OF POWER AND BREACH OF PUBLIC TRUST
President Boakai allegedly engaged in selective justice, political intimidation, and abuse of executive authority inconsistent with the responsibilities of the Presidency.
Such conduct allegedly violates Articles 1, 11(c), 18, and 50 of the Constitution, which guarantee equal protection, impartial governance, and faithful execution of the laws.
The administration allegedly used state institutions against perceived political opponents and failed to govern in the interest of all Liberians.
CONCLUSION
WHEREFORE, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is alleged to have violated the Constitution of Liberia through disregard for the rule of law, failure to protect citizens, suppression of democratic freedoms, corruption, abuse of power, and conduct undermining the sovereignty and stability of the Republic.
THEREFORE, he is alleged to warrant impeachment, trial, and removal from office for constitutional violations, abuse of power, gross neglect of duty, and breach of public trust under the Constitution of the Republic of Liberia.
BILL WRITTEN AND PRESENTED BY:
SUCCESS A. B. DENNIS