In an effort to gather a comprehensive update into the fire incident at the Capitol, members of the Senate have invited the authorities at the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), the Liberia National Police (LNP) and the Liberia National Fire Service (LNFS).
The Senate mandated its Secretary on Thursday, May 29, 2025, to cite those institutions to appear on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 to furnish the Plenary with a comprehensive update on the investigation into the fire incident at the Capitol Building.
According to a release, the Plenary’s decision was triggered by a communication by Gbarpolu County Senator, Amara M. Konneh, formally requesting the body to cite those named government’s institutions to provide an investigative update into the fire that devastated the Joint Chambers of the Legislature in December, 2024.
The communication from Senator Konneh, indicated that the Capitol Building suffered significant damage; it is therefore, crucial that the matter be addressed urgently.
Konneh said further in his communication that, “while fire incidents can be complicated, five months should have been sufficient to conduct a thorough investigation.”
He also said, to alleviate concerns expressed by constituents, clarity is needed on whether the fire was caused by electrical faults or arson.
The motion to invite the MoJ and its associates was proffered by Bong County Senator Prince K. Moye.