Monrovia, May 8 -- Former Presidential Aide Sekou Kalasco has described the acquittal of former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah as proof that former President George Weah and his administration were not involved in corruption.

By Gerald C. Koinyeneh

Tweah, who served as Minister of Finance and Development Planning under the Weah administration, along with several former government officials, had been standing trial on multiple charges brought by the Government of Liberia, including allegations linked to economic sabotage and related financial crimes.

In a landmark ruling, the jury returned a not guilty verdict in favor of Tweah, triggering celebrations among supporters of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC).

Speaking ...