Monrovia, Liberia – The CDC-COP has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to Amos Tweh, demanding that he choose between his roles as Managing Director of the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) and Secretary General of the Unity Party. This directive comes amid allegations of multiple violations of Liberia’s Code of Conduct, including conflicts of interest and failure to declare assets.
The CDC-COP, known for its vigilant stance against corruption and legal violations, has accused Mr. Tweh of breaching Part V, Section 5.8 of the Code of Conduct, which prohibits presidential appointees from engaging in active political management. The organization insists that Mr. Tweh’s dual roles constitute a clear conflict of interest and undermine the integrity of both positions.
“Mr. Tweh’s simultaneous occupation of these significant roles is not only illegal but also selfish and insensitive to the needs of other Unity Partisans who are eager to serve,” stated Foday Massaquoi, Secretary of the CDC-COP. “We demand that he choose to remain as Managing Director of the LPRC and resign as Secretary General of the Unity Party within 72 hours, or face the consequences.”
The ultimatum also highlights Mr. Tweh’s alleged misconduct involving financial transactions. According to the CDC-COP, upon assuming his role, Mr. Tweh was instructed by the National Executive Council of the Unity Party to transfer $20,000 monthly to the party’s account for political activities. However, it is claimed that Mr. Tweh, under the directive of Unity Party’s Standard Bearer Joseph N. Boakai, diverted these funds for personal political use, bypassing proper procedures and violating Part XI, Section 9.6 of the Code of Conduct.
“The misuse of LPRC funds for political purposes is a gross misuse of public office for private interests,” said Massaquoi. “Amos Tweh must immediately cease this practice or risk facing public degradation from the Liberian masses for squandering state resources.”
Further compounding these allegations, Mr. Tweh has come under fire for the alleged unlawful dismissal of 15 LPRC employees to replace them with Unity Party loyalists. The CDC-COP claims that these actions violate Part II, Section 3.14 of the Code of Conduct, which mandates merit-based employment practices. The employment of over 20 Unity Party members, including Godwin Wiah Jr., Yeakeh Sayequee, and Evans Boima Tuku, into managerial positions at the LPRC has been called discriminatory and indicative of a partisan agenda.
“Amos is running the LPRC as a partisan entity, violating the laws, and segregating employees. This must stop immediately,” Massaquoi asserted. “The LPRC is not a Unity Party sub-branch and should not be treated as such.”
In addition to these accusations, the CDC-COP has condemned Mr. Tweh for failing to declare his assets nearly five months after assuming office. According to Part X, Section 10.1 of the Code of Conduct, all public officials are required to declare their income, assets, and liabilities prior to taking office to ensure transparency and accountability. Mr. Tweh’s failure to do so, the CDC-COP argues, is a deliberate attempt to evade financial scrutiny and potentially embezzle taxpayer money.
“His refusal to declare assets is a calculated attempt to steal taxpayer’s money,” Massaquoi emphasized. **”We demand that Amos Tweh declare his assets immediately for the sake of transparency and accountability.”
The organization has given him a 72-hour ultimatum to decide his professional fate or face unspecified actions to uphold the rule of law. The CDC-COP’s firm stance underscores its commitment to ensuring that public officials adhere to legal and ethical standards, safeguarding the interests of the Liberian people.
