This prosecution of the former Defence Minister is a very good precedent to stem corruption out of our goverance system!
Since we do not have Claims Courts in our justice system to prosecute a corrupt person while acting under the authority of Government, we can prosecute them when they no longer enjoy the authority of Government!
We believe Brownie Samakai and his associates should not be the only ones to be prosecuted for corruption from the previous government!
This is the greatest opportunity; corruption charges should be brought against former Government Officials who were corrupt before Criminal Court C to have them account for public moneys they misappropriated!
For example, former President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf should stand before “Criminal Court C” judge to account for moneys that were annually budgeted (for about ten years) for the renovation of the Executive Mansion!
We know, due to the absence of Claims Courts in our justice system, we were not able to prosecute anyone acting under the authority of Government who were corrupt; but, since they no longer enjoy the authority of Government, we are to bring charges of corruption against them before Criminal Court C!
We can not be selective with the fight against corruption in our goverance system! Those in Government as well as those out of Government, whoever is corrupt, must be prosecuted; we must break this selective culture of impunity in our society!
