In a recent joint radio interview in Monrovia, Liberia’s former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah attributed the government’s failure to prosecute alleged corrupt officials from Madam Sirleaf’s administration to the departure of UNMIL. He emphasized that the CDC-led Government was hesitant to initiate such actions due to the potential for chaos, especially as they took power following a tumultuous civil war. The backdrop of Liberia’s political landscape is critical, as the CDC party was elected in 2017 after 14 years of peace post-Accra Peace Accord. This marked the beginning of a new era for the country, with the Unity Party government, led by Africa’s first female president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, being the first democratically elected government after the war. Tweah’s statements reflect a deep-rooted concern regarding the political dynamics in Liberia. Tweah argued that the reluctance to prosecute was also influenced by fears of being labelled as engaging in witch hunts, which he contended could destabilize the nation further. This fear, he claimed, was shared by President Weah, who acknowledged challenges in combating corruption due to the intertwined nature of Liberian society. Additionally, the Weah administration is facing significant scrutiny over corruption allegations, including those involving Tweah himself. Currently, he and several other officials are under investigation for allegedly removing six million United States dollars from the Financial Intelligence Agency account under dubious circumstances. The intertwined narratives of corruption, governance, and political legacy create a complex web of challenges for Liberia. By: Samson Moseray