Liberia, April 1 -- Liberia's investment climate and legal credibility are once again under scrutiny, as unfolding developments around major concession agreements raise fundamental questions about the country's commitment to the rule of law.

When the presidential bid was launched years ago, it emphasized a widely embraced commitment to upholding the rule of law-an expectation that remains strong among many at home and abroad.

It was on this basis, perhaps, that the five-year ARREST (Agriculture, Roads, Rule of Law, Sanitation, and Tourism) Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID)-covering the period 2025-2029-was introduced as a national development plan.

The second 'R' stands for Rule of law. And if this is one that should be upheld, t...