Monrovia, Liberia–The mysterious death of Cletus Noah, former Chief of Staff to ex-Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah, has sparked widespread speculation and concern over possible foul play.
Newly leaked documents and bank records in possession of this paper suggest the presence of a deeply-entrenched network of questionable and illicit financial transactions that may have been tied to powerful political figures in the past government, with Cletus Noah being at the center of sensitive and classified information.
Noah, who died under unclear circumstances, was reportedly in possession of sensitive information detailing illicit financial transactions allegedly linked to Tweah during his tenure at the Ministry of Finance under the CDC-led government.
According to a Verity investigation, the leaked documents, which also reflect Noah’s name, reveal questionable financial transactions involving several of Noah’s close associates.
Highly placed sources informed Verity that Noah may have been silenced due to the damning nature of the evidence he possessed, evidence believed to expose a web of high-level corruption and political manipulation including potential money laundering and illicit financial flow.
Among those closely connected to the questionable transactions is Odell Fanta Kamara, a staff member in the Insurance Department at the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL). Described by our sources as a close associate of Noah, Kamara appears multiple times in the leaked financial bank documents which showed a huge quantity of money being diverted from the Central Bank of Liberia to an unknown account at Access Bank.
This secret operation of diverting millions of USD to two unknown accounts at Access Bank and GT Bank revealed a pattern of substantial cash deposits, many made during politically sensitive periods, including the months leading up to the 2023 general elections.
Detailed bank transactions from October 2023 through March 2024 show consistent deposits amounting to hundreds of thousands to unknown Access Bank accounts through different individuals, including Cletus Noah himself, and with Odell Kamara being the holder of the accounts. For instance, on February 5, 2024, Noah deposited $1,000 into Kamara’s Access Bank account.
Other names linked to significant deposits include Jerome Nyenfueh and Rose Gee, further suggesting a broader network of financial activities.
Kamara’s bank balances, over $15,000 USD and LRD 150,000 within a short period, have raised red flags. Several of these deposits are believed to be connected to the Central Bank and other public institutions but appear to have bypassed routine anti-money laundering alerts.
Financial experts who spoke to Verity on condition of anonymity argue that such transactions should have triggered immediate action by the Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA), which has remained noticeably silent.
Adding to the intrigue, Kamara reportedly owns a fleet of commercial trucks and tankers leased to petroleum companies including SP, Petro Trade, and CONEX.
Several of these vehicles are believed to have entered Liberia through unofficial border points from Guinea, potentially evading tax and customs scrutiny.
The situation echoes a disturbing pattern of mysterious deaths during the CDC administration. Auditors Gifty Lamah, Albert Peters, and Emmanuel B. Nyesuah, who were all investigating high-profile corruption cases, died under similarly suspicious circumstances.
Their deaths were never fully resolved. Now many are asking: Is Cletus Noah the latest victim in a string of silenced whistleblowers?
Calls for justice are growing louder.
The brother of the late Chief of Staff has publicly accused President George Weah’s Chief of Staff, Eugene Lenn Nagbe, and former Minister Samuel D. Tweah of orchestrating Noah’s death to prevent exposure of corruption and other heinous acts.
In response, Eugene Nagbe has formally requested an investigation by Liberia National Police Inspector General Col. Gregory O. W. Coleman. In a written communication, Nagbe asked the LNP to launch a preliminary investigation into the death of Cletus Noah to determine if foul play was involved.
“I write to formally request a preliminary investigation to establish the existence of foul play, if any, into the recent death of Mr. Cletus Noah, who reportedly passed away on May 4, 2025. His death, which is deeply distressing, has now become the basis of a personal attack on my character by the deceased’s brother, Mr. Cain Tozo,” Nagbe wrote.
Nagbe disclosed that on May 7, 2025, Mr. Tozo contacted him via WhatsApp, accusing him, former Minister Tweah, and others he referred to as “henchmen” of being involved in Noah’s death. “Mr. Tozo went on to threaten me, saying I should ‘wait for the burial and that he is coming for me,’” Nagbe noted.
He submitted screenshots and a transcript of the conversation to support his claims.
Nagbe added, “These allegations are both serious and damaging—not only to my reputation but also present a threat to my personal safety. I urge the Liberia National Police to contact Mr. Cain Tozo at WhatsApp number +1-267-323-5527 to verify the source and veracity of these outrageous accusations.”
Even though Nagbe has written the police Inspector General, former Assistant Minister Matthew Nyanplu wonders why would Nagbe be calling for police investigation instead of suing his accusers. “Eugene Nagbe, if someone makes a malicious allegation against you, you don’t call police to investigate. You file a lawsuit against the person making the allegation to prove it,” Nyanplu wrote on his Facebook page.
Civil society organizations are now demanding a full, independent investigation into Noah’s death, a forensic audit of Odell Kamara’s financial activities, and a renewed probe into the finances of former Minister Tweah. Many observers see this case as a litmus test for the Boakai administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
As Liberia reflects on the loss of a key figure once embedded in its financial apparatus, one haunting question remains:
Was Cletus Noah killed for what he knew?
The answer may lie in the flow of money and in the courage of those willing to follow it.
