While delivering his State of the Nation (SONA) Address yesterday, President Joseph Boakai emphasized that his administration is committed to resolving the Capitol Building arson case, despite facing legal hurdles, political pressure, and trial disruptions. "Speaker and Honorable Members of the Legislature, we are painfully reminded, again, of last year's arson attack on the Capitol Building. This attack on our symbol of democracy has forced us, for the second year, to meet in this courtyard instead of the historic chamber " President Boakai retrospect. According to President Boakai, the legal process to bring those responsible for this heinous act is still ongoing. Delay in the Capitol Building Arson CaseThe case at Criminal Court 'A' involves former Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and several co-defendants accused of orchestrating the December 18, 2025, arson attack on the Capitol Building, which caused significant damage and has experienced months of delays.

Source: Daily Observer January 27, 2026 16:13 UTC