NATIONAL NEWS
MONROVIA – State prosecutors in the ongoing economic sabotage case have raised concerns over how US$6.2 million linked to the Financial Intelligence Agency was spent, as former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah continues his testimony in court.
The case centres on whether the funds, reportedly intended for national security operations, were disbursed without formal written requests.
By: Trokon S. Wrepue – trokon1992seokin@gmail.com
Prosecutors argue that the absence of proper documentation constitutes a violation of public financial management rules.
While on the witness stand, Tweah maintained that his actions were lawful under the Public Financial Management Act and aligned with the national budget.
He stated that a finance minister has the authority to approve such disbursements without relying solely on requests from implementing agencies.
However, the prosecution contends that such discretion does not remove the requirement for proper records and accountability in the use of public funds.
The defence, meanwhile, argues that the spending was approved by the National Security Council and carried out under emergency conditions.
The court is now expected to determine whether emergency authority can justify bypassing standard financial procedures.
