State prosecutors in Liberia have requested that outgoing Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyeneh Yuoh recuse herself from a high-profile economic sabotage case involving former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah and others, citing her attainment of the mandatory retirement age of 70 on June 26, 2025.

State prosecutors in Liberia have requested that outgoing Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyeneh Yuoh recuse herself from a high-profile economic sabotage case involving former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah and others, citing her attainment of the mandatory retirement age of 70 on June 26, 2025.

In a motion filed with the Supreme Court, prosecutors argued that Justice Yuoh is no longer legally qualified to preside over new cases.

The case is scheduled for hearing on July 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., according to the Court’s notice of assignment.

Citing Article 72(b) of the Liberian Constitution, state lawyers stated that Justice Yuoh may only complete cases she began before retirement, but cannot initiate new ones.

The motion forms part of a request to delay proceedings in the alleged sabotage case.