Summary
Liberia’s former speaker of parliament, Jonathan Fonati Koffa, has been charged with arson following a devastating fire at the House of Representatives, which occurred on December 18, 2024, amid protests over his potential removal. Police allege Koffa was strategically involved in the incident, alongside five other detained lawmakers, with credible evidence suggesting premeditated sabotage. Despite the impeachment attempt failing, Koffa’s political turmoil continues, leading to his resignation and ongoing investigations, including input from independent US investigators who determined the fire was deliberately set.
