Justice Ministry Speaks After Samuel Tweah Wins US$6.2 Million Case

Monrovia, Liberia: Liberia’s Ministry of Justice has finally spoken after former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr. was found not guilty in the much-talked-about US$6.2 million case linked to national security money.

Speaking Tuesday during a press conference, Attorney General and Justice Minister Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh said the government respects the decision made by the court, even though many Liberians have shared different opinions about the ruling.

The statement came shortly after Criminal Court “C” cleared Samuel Tweah of all major charges connected to the case.

The government had accused Tweah and several former officials of wrongly handling more than US$6.2 million and over LD$1 billion that were meant for national security work during the administration of former President George Weah.

The charges included economic sabotage, money laundering, criminal conspiracy, and theft of property.

After a long court trial, the jury found Tweah not guilty on the main charges. Other people linked to the case reportedly received different rulings, while some decisions were not completed.

The court ruling has caused mixed reactions across Liberia. Supporters of the former officials believe the case was weak from the beginning. Others believe prosecutors failed to properly handle one of the country’s biggest corruption cases in recent years.

During the press briefing, Justice Minister Oswald Tweh said the government’s fight against corruption is still ongoing. He said authorities will continue to follow the law in holding people accountable.

Many political and legal observers now see the case as an important test for Liberia’s justice system and the anti-corruption efforts under President Joseph Boakai.