Justice Minister and Attorney General Cllr. Oswald Tweh has urged the public to support criminal allegations with credible evidence, saying the Ministry of Justice will only investigate and prosecute cases based on facts and the law.
Speaking at the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing, Tweh said the Ministry does not open criminal cases simply because someone’s name has been mentioned publicly.
“We do not investigate or arrest people simply because their names are mentioned in public. We build criminal cases on facts, evidence, and the law—not rumors, speculation, or political commentary,” Tweh said.
The Attorney General said freedom of expression is a constitutional right but warned that making criminal accusations without evidence can damage reputations and interfere with ongoing investigations.
He encouraged anyone with credible information about criminal activity to submit it to the Ministry of Justice or other law enforcement agencies. For those who may not trust local institutions, Tweh said they are free to share evidence with Liberia’s international partners, including the United States.
“If you have evidence, bring it forward. Let the evidence speak,” he said.
Tweh reaffirmed that the government remains committed to due process, adding that every investigation will be guided by evidence and the rule of law rather than public opinion or political pressure.
