By E. J. Nathaniel Daygbor
In a dramatic and unprecedented move, Montserrado County Electoral District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah has been expelled from the House of Representatives after lawmakers secured the decisive 49 votes required to oust him from office.
The expulsion, reached during Friday’s heated plenary session, marks one of the rarest and most sensational disciplinary actions by the Liberian Legislature in recent memory. It follows a damning report from the House Committee on Rules, Order and Administration, which recommended Kolubah’s removal to the full body.
The decision sparked immediate controversy, with reports circulating that the Supreme Court had issued an order halting the proceedings. But Deputy Chief Clerk Tuah Woods dismissed the claims, declaring that no official communication was received from the Supreme Court of to stop the vote.
Kolubah’s removal has ignited fierce debate across the political landscape, raising questions about legislative authority, judicial oversight, and the balance of power in Liberia’s fragile democracy. Critics argue the move sets a dangerous precedent, while supporters insist the House acted within its constitutional mandate.
Adding fuel to the fire, the House resolution calls on the Ministry of Justice to launch an investigation into Kolubah’s recent statements regarding the volatile Liberia–Guinea border situation. Lawmakers say his remarks were reckless and potentially destabilizing, warranting further scrutiny.
For Kolubah, a firebrand known for his outspoken criticism of government policies, the expulsion represents a stunning fall from grace. For the Legislature, it signals a willingness to flex its disciplinary muscle in ways rarely seen.
As the dust settles, the nation watches closely: will this bold move strengthen institutional discipline, or will it deepen political fractures at a time when unity is most needed?
