The Liberian Senate has cited the Minister of Justice Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh to clarify procedural irregularities surrounding a subpoena issued against the Senate.
The move follows concerns raised by Senators Amara M. Konneh, Gbehzohngar Milton Findley, Abraham Darius Dillon, and Edwin Melvin Snowe about the Ministry’s application for a Writ of Subpoena Duces Tecum against Senate officers.
The Senators argue that the Ministry misidentified the responsible institution, as the Auditor General’s Report attributes financial operations to the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), not the Senate.
They question the Ministry’s approach, citing disregard for institutional protocols and separation of powers.
The Senate has posed four key questions to the Minister, seeking explanations on the subpoena’s basis, withdrawal, and future actions on audit findings. The Judiciary Committee has been tasked to report back in one week.
The Senate emphasizes its commitment to transparency and cooperation, commending reforms under President Pro tempore Nyonblee Karnga Lawrence.
