Tweah Takes Fight to UN, Accuses Boakai Government of Political Witch-Hunt After Court Victory

Monrovia, Liberia: Former Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr. has escalated his battle with the Liberian Government to the international stage, accusing the administration of President Joseph Boakai of orchestrating what he described as a politically motivated campaign to punish him despite his acquittal in the controversial US$6.2 million national security funds case.

In a strongly worded communication addressed to the United Nations Secretary-General, the European Union, ECOWAS, and members of the United States Congress, Tweah alleged that government officials are seeking to overturn a lawful jury verdict that cleared him and another defendant of wrongdoing.

Tweah claimed that after failing to secure a conviction in court, the government has now turned its attention to the jurors who delivered the verdict. He alleged that authorities are encouraging misconduct complaints against members of the jury in what he described as a desperate attempt to reopen a case that prosecutors failed to prove.

According to the former minister, the actions represent more than a legal dispute. He argued that they form part of a broader effort to intimidate opposition figures and weaponize state institutions against political rivals. Tweah further accused the administration of interfering in judicial matters and undermining the independence of the courts.

“The issue is no longer about me alone,” Tweah reportedly warned in his communication. “It is about whether court decisions in Liberia will be respected or whether political interests will determine who is guilty and who is innocent.”

The former minister also pointed to previous confrontations involving the Executive Branch and the Judiciary, claiming they reflect a disturbing trend of political interference in matters that should remain before the courts.

Tweah cautioned that any attempt to reverse the acquittal through political pressure or judicial maneuvering could deepen political divisions and erode public confidence in Liberia’s democratic institutions. He urged international partners not to remain silent, arguing that the country’s democratic gains, peace, and investment prospects could be placed at risk if the rule of law is compromised.

The case stems from allegations that approximately US$6.2 million earmarked for national security operations was improperly used during the 2023 elections. Prosecutors brought charges against Tweah and several former officials of the Weah administration, accusing them of mishandling public funds.

After a closely watched trial, a jury acquitted Tweah and another defendant, a decision that sparked heated public debate and political reactions across the country. While supporters hailed the verdict as proof of their innocence, critics questioned the outcome and called for further scrutiny.

With his latest appeal to powerful international bodies, Tweah has transformed what began as a courtroom battle into a political and diplomatic confrontation, placing Liberia’s justice system and democratic credentials under renewed international attention.