The Office for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court for Liberia (OWECC-L) has conducted a turnover and introductory engagement marking the official assumption of duties by Nelson Teah, the newly designated Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the OWECC-L regional office covering Bomi, Gbarpolu, and Grand Cape Mount Counties.
The turnover was followed by a series of engagements with key county authorities, community representatives, civil society actors, and security stakeholders aimed at formally introducing the new OIC and strengthening coordination and public engagement across the three counties.
As part of the engagements, the OWECC-L delegation met with the Bomi County Watch Forum, the Liberia Immigration Service Commander, and the Liberia National Police Chief of Operations in Gbarpolu County, among other stakeholders.
Speaking during an engagement in Bopolu City, outgoing OIC Edmond Kamei encouraged citizens, community leaders, and local organizations to work closely with the newly assigned OIC and support efforts to increase public understanding of OWECC-L’s mandate and activities.
Kamei urged residents to take ownership of issues affecting their communities and collaborate with Nelson Teah in identifying areas where the regional office can support public awareness, community engagement, and other initiatives within its mandate.
He also encouraged residents to continue advocating for issues of concern while creating an environment that enables relevant institutions to engage communities and provide appropriate support.
The outgoing OIC further called on local leaders and community-based organizations to work with the new regional office to organize awareness activities and ensure that residents are adequately informed about Liberia’s ongoing efforts to establish the War and Economic Crimes Court and the National Anti-Corruption Court.
In his remarks, newly designated OIC Nelson Teah reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with local authorities, community leaders, civil society organizations, security institutions, and residents across Bomi, Gbarpolu, and Grand Cape Mount Counties.
Teah encouraged stakeholders to cooperate with the OWECC-L regional office and identify opportunities for the office to contribute to public awareness, stakeholder engagement, and community outreach consistent with its mandate.
The engagements provided an opportunity to strengthen collaboration between OWECC-L and key stakeholders while introducing the new OIC to partners and communities across the region.
Meanwhile, residents in Grand Cape Mount, Bomi and Gbarpolu Counties have called on the Legislature to expedite the passage of the necessary legislation required for the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court and the National Anti-Corruption Court.
The residents believe timely legislative action would help advance Liberia’s efforts to strengthen accountability, justice, and the fight against corruption, while responding to longstanding calls for appropriate justice and accountability mechanisms.
OWECC-L remains committed to working with communities and stakeholders across Liberia to promote public awareness and inclusive engagement on the establishment of the courts and related accountability initiatives.
