By Jeremiah Gayflor
Monrovia, Liberia — Senator Nya D. Twayen Jr. of Nimba County has called for an investigation into fellow lawmaker Amara Konneh, accusing him of disclosing what he described as “privileged national security information” during a recent Senate session.
In a brief but pointed statement, Twayen alleged that Konneh’s remarks on the Senate floor amounted to a “gross disclosure” of sensitive information and suggested the action may have been intended for “showboating.”
“Sen. Amara Konneh gross disclosure of privileged National Security information intended for showboating worth investigation,” Twayen said.
The accusation follows heightened debate in the Liberian Senate surrounding national security issues, particularly in the wake of tensions along the country’s border with Guinea. Lawmakers have been deliberating defense spending and broader security preparedness as part of ongoing budget discussions.
The call for an investigation adds to an escalating public disagreement between the two senators over remarks made during the April 23 session. Senator Konneh has previously denied any wrongdoing, maintaining that all information he referenced was publicly available and unclassified.
The Senate has not yet announced whether it will take up Twayen’s request for a formal inquiry. Meanwhile, the dispute continues to draw attention to the balance between transparency and confidentiality in discussions of national security within Liberia’s legislature.
