MONROVIA – The family of the late Cletus T. Noah has officially declined an autopsy and further police investigation into his death, bringing a controversial chapter in the unfolding saga to a close, at least for now. In a letter dated May 20, 2025, addressed to Deputy Inspector General of Police for Crime Services Division, Simeon Frank, the family stated their desire to move forward with burial arrangements, dismissing allegations of foul play as unsubstantiated.
Signed by Linda K. Sumo Noah (widow), Mrs. Mary N. Weah (sister), and Mr. Augustine K. Maimie (cousin), the letter noted that after extensive family consultations, the immediate relatives of the deceased opted against any postmortem examination. “We as immediate families of the late Cletus T. Noah… have decided to bury our husband/son void of any autopsy,” the family wrote. “The person claiming foul play… has not provided any evidence to substantiate his claim… and as such, the family [has] decided against prolonging their agony and sorrow.”
Cletus Noah, who served as Special Assistant to former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah, reportedly passed away on May 3, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Hospital in Monrovia. His sudden death sent shockwaves across political and public circles, leading to claims of suspicious circumstances and demands for an official investigation.
The controversy gained traction after Noah’s brother, Mr. Cain Tozo, accused high-profile figures, including former Chief of Staff Lenn Eugene Nagbe and former Minister Tweah, of involvement in Noah’s death. These claims were delivered via WhatsApp messages sent to Nagbe, which included threats and serious accusations. One such message reportedly warned Nagbe to “wait for the burial” and ominously stated that Tozo was “coming for” him.
In response, Nagbe filed a formal complaint with the Liberia National Police on May 8, 2025, urging them to investigate the matter thoroughly. He submitted screenshots and a transcript of the WhatsApp exchange, asserting that the allegations not only damaged his reputation but also posed a threat to his personal safety. “To ensure that the truth is established and to dispel any misinformation or suspicion,” Nagbe wrote, “I formally request that the Liberia National Police conducts a preliminary investigation.”
However, with the family’s rejection of an autopsy and dismissal of the foul play claims, the case may not proceed further unless compelling new evidence emerges. For now, the grieving family has chosen peace over prolonging public speculation. They have accepted the medical reports from the hospital as sufficient explanation for Noah’s passing and have opted to lay him to rest quietly.
Still, the case remains a point of political and public interest, given Noah’s professional associations and the sensitivity of the accusations. Whether this matter will fade with his burial or resurface later remains to be seen.
