By Emmanuel M. Kangar, Jr.
Former Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr. has been summoned by the Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce over the alleged misuse of US$20.5 million intended for rice subsidies, just days after his acquittal in the US$6.2 million economic sabotage case.
In a statement released Wednesday, Tweah confirmed receiving a communication from the taskforce and described the investigation as “bogus” and politically motivated. He maintained that the subsidies were legally disbursed following approval by former President George Weah, the National Legislature, and in consultation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
“I will appear in person at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, along with my lawyer to answer any queries you may have into my responsibilities as Minister concerning this matter,” Tweah stated.
He further disclosed plans to address the nation later that day at CIEO, where he intends to speak on what he termed “yet another failed and doomed attempt at politically witch-hunting and targeting” him, as well as what he described as the “broader decline of governance and failures under the Rescue Mission.”
The latest development marks another chapter in the ongoing scrutiny of officials who served under the previous administration, amid intensified anti-corruption and asset recovery efforts by the current government.
