President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has once again reaffirmed his administration’s determination to bring to justice those responsible for last year’s arson attack on Liberia’s Capitol Building, describing the incident as an assault on the nation’s democratic symbol.
Delivering his third State of the Nation Address in the Capitol Building courtyard, President Boakai recalled that the destruction of the historic joint chambers has, for the second consecutive year, prevented the government from convening the address inside the main legislative hall.
“Let me painfully remind us again that last year’s attack on the Capitol Building, the symbol of our democracy, has forced us for the second year to meet in this courtyard instead of the historic chambers,” President Boakai said.
He noted that the legal process to hold those responsible accountable remains ongoing and assured Liberians that the matter is being handled with resolve and impartiality.
“The legal process to bring those responsible for this heinous act is still ongoing. I, however, assure every Liberian that my administration is pursuing this matter with resolve and impartiality, and that anyone found guilty will bear the full weight of the law,” the President emphasized.
President Boakai also issued a stern warning to individuals motivated by personal interests, stressing that Liberia’s progress will not be derailed.
“I use this time to remind those driven by narrow personal interest that this country is moving forward, not backward,” he added.
The Capitol Building arson remains one of the most serious attacks on Liberia’s democratic institutions in recent history, and the President’s remarks underscore his administration’s commitment to the rule of law and national stability.
