By: Wilmot Konah
Monrovia, Liberia: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has reaffirmed his administration’s firm commitment to ensuring that all individuals found responsible for the burning of the Capitol Building are fully investigated and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
Speaking on the status of the case during his 3rd State of the Nation Address Monday January 26, 2026, the President stressed that the destruction of the seat of Liberia’s Legislature was not only an attack on a national monument but also a direct assault on the country’s democracy and rule of law. He emphasized that such an act must not go unpunished, warning that impunity would undermine public confidence in state institutions.
“The Capitol Building represents the face of our democracy. Anyone found guilty of setting it ablaze will face the full weight of the law,” President Boakai declared, signaling zero tolerance for acts of violence against public institutions.
The Capitol arson, which shocked the nation and drew widespread condemnation from political leaders, civil society, and the international community, is currently under investigation by security agencies. Authorities say the probe is ongoing, with several persons of interest already questioned as forensic and intelligence findings are being reviewed.
President Boakai assured Liberians that the process will be transparent and free from political interference, adding that justice will be pursued regardless of the status or affiliation of those involved.
The renewed pledge comes amid growing public calls for accountability, with many citizens urging the government to bring closure to the case and restore confidence in the protection of national assets and democratic institutions.
