By Jamesetta D Williams
MONROVIA – Former Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel Tweah recently put away his legal worries and searched into the closet of the ruling establishment, accusing the government of lacking fundamental national policy roadmap for governance and economic growth, as many Liberians wallop into poverty.
Tweah has been critical of the Boakai’s administration leadership dexterity, as it struggles to come to term with some of its signature policy pronouncements. The recent critique of the government during CDC 22nd Anniversary in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County, according to public policy experts, unraveled his deep insight and understanding of Liberia’s governance direction.
But former Minister Tweah’s comments deemed as an attempt to step on the government’s tail did not go without response from Information Minister Jerolinmek M. Piah who has criticized the former , and urged him to focus on his ongoing legal matters and international sanctions rather than criticizing the current administration.
Speaking during the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing, Minister Piah responded to recent public comments made by the former finance minister, suggesting that Tweah should devote his attention to resolving issues affecting his personal and legal standing.
Piah argued that public debate should be grounded in facts and questioned assertions regarding the government’s infrastructure financing strategy. Referring to road development projects, he noted that previous and current governments have relied on concession agreements and other financing arrangements to undertake major road construction across the country.
He cited projects such as the Lofa Road concession as evidence that large-scale infrastructure development often requires external financing, even where domestic resources are available.
Addressing Tweah directly, Piah said the former minister would be better served by concentrating on matters before the courts and addressing issues related to sanctions imposed by the United States rather than engaging in frequent public criticism of the government.
According to the Information Minister, resolving those legal and reputational challenges should take precedence over political commentary.
Piah maintained that the administration remains focused on implementing its development agenda and delivering services to Liberians, emphasizing that government officials will continue prioritizing national development over political exchanges.
The Minister’s remarks come amid ongoing public debate between officials of the current administration and members of the former government over governance, public policy, and accountability.
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