In a statement released on July 20, the CDC described Liberia as standing at a “defining constitutional moment,” warning that any attempt to overturn the jury’s verdict could threaten the country’s democratic order and constitutional stability. The party maintained that Tweah’s acquittal by a duly constituted jury represents a lawful decision that must be respected by all branches of government.
MONROVIA, Liberia – The opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has issued a strongly worded statement accusing the Boakai-Koung administration of attempting to undermine Liberia’s Judiciary following the acquittal of former Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr.
The opposition further alleged that senior officials within the Boakai-Koung administration were seeking to interfere with the independence of the Judiciary. The CDC claimed to have received what it described as credible information suggesting that influential government figures were working to overturn the jury’s verdict and exert pressure on the judicial process. The party also alleged that Judge Ousmane Feika has faced intimidation and threats in connection with the case, although it did not provide evidence publicly supporting the claims.
The CDC argued that the Tweah case reflects what it believes is a broader pattern of political interference in state institutions and warned that any move to disregard judicial independence or reverse the jury’s decision could deepen Liberia’s constitutional crisis. The party announced that it would advise Tweah not to comply with any legal proceedings it considers unconstitutional and vowed to hold government officials politically accountable for actions it believes undermine the rule of law.
Calling for broad national support, the CDC appealed to the judiciary, members of the legal community, civil society organizations, religious institutions, Liberia’s international partners, and citizens to defend judicial independence and constitutional governance. The party concluded that respect for the Constitution and the rule of law must take precedence over political interests, declaring that “the jury has spoken” and insisting that no government is above the law.
The statement was issued by CDC National Chairman Atty. Janga Augustus Kowo.
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