Gbarpolu Superintendent Sam Zinnah Decries Delayed and Selective Justice System at Regional Security Meeting

By: Ernest Kpehe Moibah | Bomi County Correspondent

Gbarpolu County, Wednesday, Nov. 12,2025 Superintendent Sam Zinnah has voiced deep frustration over what he describes as a persistent culture of delayed and selective justice in Liberia, arguing that the nation’s legal system often favors those with money and political influence at the expense of ordinary citizens.

Speaking passionately during a high level regional security meeting in Tubmanburg, Superintendent Zinnah – himself an LACC indictee used his personal experience to illustrate what he called the “harsh reality” of Liberia’s justice system.

“If you don’t have money or strong political connections, you have no justice,” Zinnah declared. “I am a living example. Justice in Liberia must not be for the rich and powerful; it must be fair and accessible to all.”

His remarks came as national security officials, led by Cllr. Samuel Kofi Woods, gathered to discuss reforms aimed at improving professionalism and accountability within the country’s law enforcement and security institutions.

Superintendent Zinnah’s comments resonated with many local leaders at the meeting, drawing murmurs of agreement from participants who shared similar concerns about the uneven delivery of justice across the country. He urged the government to ensure that justice institutions serve all Liberians equally, regardless of status or affiliation.

While reaffirming his respect for the rule of law, Zinnah said that the lack of timely and impartial justice undermines citizens’ confidence in national institutions and threatens local peace and security. He cautioned that until the justice system works for everyone, Liberia’s development goals will remain out of reach.

“We cannot talk about security and stability when our people do not believe in the justice system,” he noted. “True peace comes from fairness – and fairness begins with equal justice for all.”

The meeting, attended by senior officials from multiple counties, also featured remarks from National Security Advisor Atty. Samuel Kofi Woods, who reaffirmed the government’s commitment to depoliticizing the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) and restoring public trust in security institutions.

The session concluded with a renewed call for collaboration between security agencies, local authorities, and community leaders to promote transparency, accountability, and justice across all levels of government.

For Superintendent Zinnah, however, the message was clear: Liberia’s security reforms must go hand in hand with genuine judicial reforms if the country is to achieve lasting peace and credibility in governance.

“Let us fix the justice system,” he emphasized. “Only then will Liberians truly feel safe and respected in their own country.”