Liberia, June 24 -- Former Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr. has launched a blistering attack on the administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, accusing the government of orchestrating a politically motivated campaign against opposition figures and attempting to undermine the rule of law through efforts to challenge his recent acquittal in a high-profile national security case.

The Case Against Tweah

The controversy stems from criminal charges filed against Tweah and several former government officials in July 2024. Prosecutors accused the defendants of offenses ranging from economic sabotage to criminal facilitation in connection with the approval and disbursement of US$6.2 million earmarked for natio...