The Liberian Senate has summoned Justice Minister Cllr. Oswald Tweh to appear before its Committee on Judiciary to explain what lawmakers describe as “procedural irregularities” surrounding a recently filed — and swiftly withdrawn — criminal subpoena against the Senate. In their letter, the Senators argued that the Ministry of Justice misidentified the institution responsible for the financial discrepancies. Senate Affirms Commitment to AccountabilityDespite the institutional friction, the Senators emphasized that the Senate remains committed to transparency and implementation of the Auditor General’s recommendations. If audit findings suggest potential financial mismanagement, the Executive branch, through the Ministry of Justice, has both the authority and obligation to investigate.

Source: Front Page Africa February 27, 2026 05:55 UTC