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CAPITOL HILL – Forty-nine members of the House of Representatives have signed onto a resolution to expel Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah.
The decision follows an investigation and recommendation by the House’s Committee on Rules, Order and Administration, chaired by Bong County Representative James Kolleh.
By: Trokon S. Wrepue – trokon1992seokin@gmail.com
In its report, the committee stated that Representative Kolubah was found guilty over statements he made concerning Liberia in a border dispute with neighboring Guinea.
The report indicated that Kolubah claimed that a portion of land at the Sorlumba Port of Entry, which is under dispute, belongs to Guinea, and that President Joseph Boakai should allow Guinea to take the land.
The complaint against Representative Kolubah was submitted to the House by another Montserrado County lawmaker, Representative Sumo Mulbah, who outlined what he described as the “grave” nature of Kolubah’s statements and their potential implications.
The Committee on Rules, Order and Administration recommended that the House expel Representative Kolubah and turn him over to the Ministry of Justice for further action.
Due Process
The committee informed Plenary that Representative Kolubah was accorded due process in line with the House’s rules.
During a hearing earlier this week, Representative Kolubah and his three lawyers—including former Associate Justice Kabineh Ja’neh, and Cllrs. Moriah Yeakula and Jonathan Massaquoi—walked out, citing procedural concerns.
The committee proceeded to hear from the complainant, Representative Sumo Mulbah, who presented what he described as evidence and outlined reasons why his colleague should be punished.
During the hearing, Rep. Mulbah produced two video recordings containing footage of Rep. Kolubah making the statements attributed to him.
The committee emphasized that it did not grant Rep. Kolubah permission to leave the hearing and that the actions of him and his legal team were not sanctioned. As a result, the proceedings continued in their absence.
Supreme Court Stay Order Ignored
Amid the escalating situation, expelled Representative Kolubah sought the intervention of the Supreme Court of Liberia to restrain the House from further proceedings.
However, the court’s order was ignored, as the House on Friday, April 17, 2026, proceeded to expel the Montserrado County District #10 lawmaker. Forty-nine members—constituting a two-thirds majority—signed onto the resolution.
It remains unclear what further action the Supreme Court may take, as its order was not adhered to. Representative Kolubah has since been expelled and referred to the Ministry of Justice for possible prosecution.
Kolubah to Seek Legal Redress
Following the decision, Representative Kolubah told reporters he intends to seek legal redress, rejecting both the committee’s recommendations and the House’s decision.
“We will seek redress from the court,” Kolubah told a group of legislative reporters on the Capitol grounds as he slowly departed on Friday.
Kolubah revealed that several individuals had urged him to apologize to President Boakai, a suggestion he said he rejected.
“Let me say to the Liberian people, this country is for all of us. I have been asked on many occasions to go and beg Mr. Boakai for clemency, but if I do that, I will betray the trust of the Liberian people. I have also been asked to leave the country, but I cannot abandon the people. I brought this government to power, and if the Liberian people are suffering, we need to be here. I understand Mr. Boakai has instructed that I be arrested. I am on my way to my house on 19th Street—let them come and arrest me,” Kolubah stated.
Kolubah Vows to Remain in Liberia
Despite his expulsion, Kolubah says he has no intention of leaving the country.
“I will not leave this country. This country does not belong to Mr. Boakai. It is the Republic of Liberia, and nothing will deter us,” he declared.
The controversial former lawmaker also indicated that he has no regrets about his actions, including his role in helping bring the Boakai administration to power.
Kolubah, along with other political figures who were vocal critics of former President George Weah, actively campaigned during the 2023 general elections to support the Unity Party.
However, shortly after the elections and subsequent inauguration, Kolubah fell out with President Boakai and his administration, leaving him as one of its outspoken critics.
