Justice Minister and Attorney General of Liberia, Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring justice for all Liberians. He assured President Joseph N. Boakai that a thorough investigation and subsequent prosecutions will be carried out for all those linked to the deaths of former auditors. During his first cabinet meeting of 2025 on March 3, President Boakai mandated the Minister of Justice to conduct a comprehensive investigation into unresolved cases of mysterious deaths. This includes the cases of three missing boys, the deaths of auditors, and other nationally significant cases.
President Boakai emphasized that the Liberian people deserve answers and declared that no case will be overlooked, as the administration intends to bring closure to these tragedies and ensure that justice is served.
Additionally, the President directed law enforcement agencies to expedite their investigations, collaborate with international partners if necessary, and provide regular updates to the public.
He reassured that his administration will not tolerate impunity and is committed to complete transparency. In response to President Boakai’s mandate, Minister Tweh assured the President and the Cabinet that the Ministry would remain impartial in its duties, guaranteeing that every citizen, regardless of status, will have equal access to justice.
It is important to note that on October 17, 2020, Robert M. Blamo, Jr. (29), Siafa Gbana Boimah (34), and Bobby S. Gbeanquoi (32) reportedly drowned in a river in Fuama district, lower Bong County, when the canoe they were riding capsized while returning home
The three boys had been doing work for Mr. Moses Ahossoule, the owner of St. Moses Funeral Home, and Mr. Abraham G. Samuel. An Independent Investigative Panel was established, which includes representatives from the Liberia National Police (LNP), various security agencies, the Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFL), the Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR), and the Inter-religious Council.
Moreover, reports of the suspicious deaths of four public-sector internal auditors in Liberia in 2022 caused significant concern within the internal auditing profession and prompted calls for a deeper investigation into the circumstances surrounding these incidents.
These deaths occurred over eight days, from October 3 to October 10, and involved Emmanuel Barten Nyeswua, director general of the Liberia Internal Audit Agency, along with Albert Peters, Gifty Lama, and George F. Fanbutu, all affiliated with the Liberia Revenue Authority.
All four were reportedly conducting audits of Liberian government accounts amid allegations of misappropriation of funds. Nyeswua died from a reported fall at his residence, while the others died in suspicious car accidents.
