Former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweh has publicly defended former President George Manneh Weah, asserting that a potential return to power under Weah would focus on the rule of law rather than acts of revenge, mass dismissals, or political persecution.
Against the backdrop of Liberia’s increasingly tense political climate, Tweh emphasized that Weah is not vindictive and would not exploit state authority to target political adversaries. Instead, he argued, a Weah-led administration would uphold the law fairly, without intimidation or selective targeting.
“When George Weah returns to power, no one will be dismissed. It is not his nature to seek revenge or conduct witch-hunts,” Tweh said. “He will enforce the law when it is broken—unlike the current government with their baseless indictments aimed at persecuting us.”
Tweh accused the present Unity Party government of politicizing the justice system, claiming that recent indictments against former officials are driven by political motives rather than genuine accountability. He criticized the ruling party’s management, describing it as chaotic: “Everything about the Unity Party is just scatter, scatter.”
These remarks come amid ongoing legal proceedings against figures linked to the previous administration. Supporters of former President Weah have repeatedly argued that these actions reflect selective justice, whereas the government maintains that it is committed to enforcing the law impartially.
Tweh’s statements reflect a broader message promoted by the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), which portrays Weah as a leader committed to reconciliation, tolerance, and respect for due process rather than retaliation.
As Liberia’s political landscape evolves, comments like Tweh’s are likely to intensify public discourse on governance, justice, and the nation’s future—especially as the country prepares for upcoming elections.
