By By: The People News Investigative Desk
Monrovia — Atty. Samuel Kofi Woods II, National Security Advisor to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, is facing growing public scrutiny amid allegations that he has become an “overnight money-making man” since assuming one of the most powerful security positions in government. While no judicial finding has been made, critics claim Woods’ name has surfaced repeatedly in connection with questionable dealings that, if substantiated, could undermine public confidence in Liberia’s national security leadership.
Central to the controversy is an allegation that a Guinean national who fled to Liberia in 2024 seeking political asylum was later handed over to Guinea’s junta authorities under irregular circumstances. Sources allege the transfer was facilitated outside standard asylum and extradition procedures and involved a cash consideration reportedly exceeding US$2 million. The claims remain unproven in court, and Woods has not issued a public response, but observers say the matter raises serious legal and human rights concerns.
Further allegations suggest that Woods, in his capacity as National Security Advisor, influenced the shelving of a proposed audit of the National Security Agency, an institution long criticized for financial opacity. While government insiders insist reforms are ongoing, analysts argue that the accumulation of unaddressed allegations highlights the need for transparency, stressing that unchecked authority within the security sector, if left unexamined, risks eroding both accountability and public trust.
