Monrovia, Liberia – In a surprising and disheartening twist, the immediate family of the late Cletus Noah has formally withdrawn their earlier request for an investigation into his mysterious death, citing a lack of evidence to support suspicions of foul play.
This decision, confirmed by a letter to the Liberia National Police (LNP) on May 20, 2025, has drawn public attention and sparked mixed reactions, especially given the controversial nature of Noah’s passing and his ties to sensitive government dealings.
The family’s letter, addressed to Deputy Inspector General of Police for Crime Services, Mr. Simeon Frank, expressed their intent to proceed with burial arrangements without an autopsy. The letter was signed by Noah’s widow, Mrs. Linda K. Sumo-Noah; his sister, Mrs. Mary N. Weah; and his cousin, Mr. Augustine K. Maimie. It was acknowledged by Chief Superintendent of Police Samuel G. Zeo.
The family stated that, following extended consultations, they were content with the medical reports and opted to lay Noah to rest in peace, abandoning any further legal or forensic inquiries. “We find no compelling reason to pursue additional investigations,” the family noted.
This comes in the wake of mounting public scrutiny and strong calls for a comprehensive investigation, especially from Eugene Lenn Nagbe, Chief of Office Staff to former President George Manneh Weah. Nagbe, who was recently accused by Noah’s brother, Cain Tozo, of being involved in the alleged foul play, has firmly denied all allegations and has called for a scientific autopsy to determine the actual cause of Noah’s death.
Speaking to reporters on May 12 after appearing before the LNP, Nagbe emphasized the baselessness of the claims against him and reaffirmed his trust in the justice system. “I asked the police to conduct a scientific autopsy to determine the true cause of death. That is the only objective way to uncover the facts,” he stated.
Nagbe also disclosed that the deceased’s brother, Mr. Tozo, had sent him threatening WhatsApp messages, accusing him of complicity and issuing ominous warnings. Screenshots and transcripts of these messages have reportedly been submitted to the police as evidence.
The public controversy intensified after Verity News released a scathing investigative report linking Cletus Noah to a web of suspicious financial transactions tied to top political figures from the previous CDC-led administration.
Noah, former Chief of Staff to ex-Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah, was reportedly in possession of confidential documents and financial records exposing alleged corruption, illicit money transfers, and money laundering. Leaked banking records implicated high-level associates, including Odell Fanta Kamara of the Central Bank of Liberia, in questionable transactions involving diverted public funds.
According to the report, Noah had personally deposited sums into accounts tied to Kamara, with transactions surging ahead of the 2023 general elections. Other individuals allegedly connected to the financial network included Jerome Nyenfueh and Rose Gee.
Sources have speculated that Noah’s possession of incriminating documents may have made him a target. Comparisons have already been drawn to the unresolved deaths of auditors Gifty Lamah, Albert Peters, and Emmanuel B. Nyesuah—public servants who died under suspicious circumstances while probing high-profile corruption cases.
Critics now question whether Noah could be the latest casualty in what some view as a disturbing pattern of silencing whistleblowers.
Despite these concerns, the family’s withdrawal from the case appears to have closed the door—at least for now—on further official investigation.
As Liberia continues to grapple with its fight against corruption, the unresolved questions surrounding Noah’s death continue to echo across political and civil spaces.
Is this the end of the story, or just a pause before the truth finds its way to light?
