Former Minister Tweah Fires Back: Witch Hunt Claims, $30M Plot, and Weah-Era Progress

Michael T
Jul 7, 2025
2 min read

Former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah has come out swinging against what he describes as a “total witch hunt” by the current government, warning that his stature and the critical roles he played should make the administration think twice before targeting him with what he calls frivolous charges. Tweah, who served as a key architect of economic policy under President George Weah, is among several ex-officials indicted on allegations of economic sabotage, theft, and illegal disbursement of funds. He maintains that these charges are politically motivated and designed to tarnish his reputation and that of his former colleagues.

Tweah directly addressed the recent claims by Spoon TV CEO Stanton Witherspoon, who has repeatedly accused him of misappropriating $30 million in COVID-19 emergency funds. In a press briefing and public statements, Tweah dismissed these allegations as “malicious misinformation” and announced plans to pursue a defamation lawsuit against Witherspoon. He characterized the $30 million plot as a concocted narrative, which he sees as coordinated misinformation campaigns targeting him and other former officials.

He argues that, given his senior position and the sensitive financial matters he handled, the government should be wary of pursuing baseless charges, warning that such actions could backfire politically and legally. Tweah claims he has long been a target of “falsely devilish accusations,” referencing previous controversies such as the $25 million “mop-up” operation and the “16 billion” saga, both of which he says were fabricated to damage his standing.

Tweah also pointed out some improvements under President George Weah, particularly that the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) was significantly strengthened with new legal frameworks and greater authority to prosecute corruption cases—reforms that, he noted, even diminished the President’s own political influence over the institution.

On infrastructure, Tweah emphasized that all major road financing in Liberia was secured during the CDC government, pointing to long-term (10-year) arrangements for both road and electricity projects. These, he argued, ensure that future administrations will continue to benefit from the groundwork laid during Weah’s tenure.

Tweah’s defiant response and the threat of “stiff resistance” from the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) depict the deepening political divide in Liberia. The former minister insists he will vindicate himself in court and warns that the government’s pursuit of what they see as politically motivated charges risks further polarizing the nation and undermining public trust in the justice system.

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