Suspended Central Bank Governor J. Aloysius Tarlue Jr. has formally withdrawn his legal case against the Executive Branch following a settlement agreement reportedly worth $375,000. Documents obtained from the Supreme Court confirm that the case, which had been pending appeal, is now closed after a mutual resolution was reached between Tarlue and the government led by President Joseph N. Boakai.
The Supreme Court has acknowledged the withdrawal of the appeal, which Tarlue filed in response to his suspension. According to the agreement, both parties have agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, ensuring that it cannot be reopened.
Under the settlement terms, court costs will be waived, while Tarlue is required to pay any outstanding fees to the Clerk of the Supreme Court and other ministerial officers. Associate Justice Yussif D. Kaba has approved the voluntary discontinuance of the case, bringing the legal dispute to an official close.
The resolution has sparked significant public debate, with critics questioning President Boakai’s commitment to combating corruption, a cornerstone of his administration’s platform. Observers have pointed to the decision as a potential contradiction to Boakai’s promise to hold current and former officials accountable for alleged corrupt practices.
Public reaction has been mixed, with social media platforms flooded by both outrage and skepticism. One user, Julius Suku, expressed frustration over the perceived misuse of public funds. “Now that Trump has suspended aid, I wonder how on Earth a single individual as speaker gets $5 million in the budget for a year. Insanity! Settlements are happening behind closed doors,” Suku wrote under a post by Verity.
Another commenter, identified as Ma Sarvee Son, voiced similar discontent in Liberian pidgin: “Ehn da the change they called us names for! The former governor will sit home with plenty money,” the user wrote, hinting at disappointment in the current administration.
This latest development has added fuel to growing concerns over the government’s handling of financial matters and its approach to addressing systemic corruption. Critics argue that the settlement undermines public confidence and raises questions about the sincerity of President Boakai’s “rescue mission” agenda.
