Liberia’s police chief has publicly denied allegations that prosecutors accepted a bribe to release a key suspect in the December 2024 arson attack on the Capitol building. The suspect, John Nyanti, was reportedly linked to a fire that destroyed legislative records and files. Critics say the slow investigation reflects deeper dysfunction in the justice system, and opposition lawmakers are demanding a full independent inquiry.
The case has become a lightning rod for political tension in Monrovia. Activists and civil society groups have staged protests calling for transparency and anti-corruption reforms. Meanwhile, the government faces pressure over delays in the national ID registration rollout, which has now been extended to August 31. Liberia’s fragile institutions are once again under scrutiny as 2025’s political calendar heats up.
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