Monrovia, Montserrado, Liberia – July 26, 2025 – In a significant gesture marking Liberia’s 178th Independence Day celebrations, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has granted executive clemency to 75 inmates from correctional facilities across the nation. This move, announced by the Executive Mansion, aims to foster national reconciliation and underscore the government’s commitment to offering second chances.
The official clemency ceremony is scheduled to take place this morning at the Monrovia Central Prison in Montserrado County. According to officials, the selected inmates have met rigorous criteria, including demonstrated good behavior and sufficient time served, qualifying them for the presidential pardon.
The event is anticipated to draw high-ranking government officials, key representatives from the justice sector, and family members of some of the pardoned inmates. This initiative highlights the Boakai administration’s dedication to justice reform and its ongoing efforts to alleviate prison overcrowding throughout Liberia.
This year’s Independence Day celebration is being observed under the overarching themes of unity, peace, and national development, with a series of events showcasing the nation’s progress and addressing its ongoing challenges.
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