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ADNews-Monrovia,Liberia: The Civil Law Court has ordered the immediate enforcement of a mandate issued by the Honorable Supreme Court of Liberia in the long-running and controversial 53.34-carats diamond case, a matter that continues to raise serious questions about accountability within the country’s mining governance framework.
By Benjamin Johnson
The ruling was delivered on Friday, January 9, 2026, during the 17th day’s jury sitting of the December Term, A.D. 2025, before His Honor Judge J. Boima Kontoe, Assigned Circuit Judge.
The case, which involves Abraham Kamara, holder of a “C” Mining License (Claim #12F/Survey), was brought through a Petition for Judicial Review seeking enforcement of the Supreme Court’s mandate.
The petition names former Minister of Mines and Energy, Gesler E. Murray, along with his deputies, assistant ministers, directors, and other officials acting under his authority, as well as Mustapha Tunkara, President of the Diamond Dealers of Liberia, and others as respondents.
Appearing for the petitioner was Cllr. Sayma Syrenius Cephus, who informed the court of his readiness to receive the ruling.
The Republic of Liberia was represented by the Ministry of Justice, with Solicitor General Cllr. Augustine C. Fayiah present in court.
After noting the representations of all parties, Judge Kontoe ordered a decisive turn in the enforcement process.
The court reversed its earlier letter dated October 7, 2025, which had sought assistance from the Ministry of Justice to execute the Supreme Court’s mandate concerning the disputed 53.34-carat diamond.
In a clear and forceful directive, the court ordered the Ministry of Justice and its designees to immediately carry out enforcement of the Supreme Court’s mandate against the defendants named in the October 7 letter, with the sole exception of Cllr. Frank Musah Dean.
The ruling reinforces the authority of the Supreme Court and underscores that no former or current public official is above the law, particularly in matters involving national mineral resources.
The case has drawn public attention due to allegations of administrative interference, failure to comply with judicial orders, and the broader implications for transparency in Liberia’s mining sector.
The enforcement order places renewed scrutiny on the actions of the former Mines and Energy Minister and other co-defendants, whose roles are now squarely under judicial review as the government moves to comply with the nation’s highest court.
Judge Kontoe concluded the ruling with a firm declaration: “AND IT IS HEREBY SO ORDERED.”
The outcome of the enforcement process is expected to serve as a significant test of Liberia’s commitment to the rule of law and judicial independence in the management of its natural resources.
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