Liberia’s House of Representatives has expelled Montserrado County District 10 lawmaker Yekeh Kolubah, in one of the rarest disciplinary actions in the country’s recent legislative history.
The decision was reached on Friday after 49 members voted in favor of his removal, surpassing the constitutional threshold required to expel a sitting legislator. The move followed a report by the House Committee on Rules, Order and Administration, which recommended disciplinary action after presenting its findings to plenary earlier in the day.
This inquiry follows public concern about Kolubah’s comments regarding the sensitive border region in Lofa County, which is claimed by Guinea. Kolubah made the remarks last month after Guinean military leader Mamady Doumbouya deployed a large contingent of troops along the Liberian-Guinean frontier, including the Sorlumba border point.
The committee’s objective was to determine whether his statements breached legislative protocols or risked escalating tensions with the neighboring country.
Kolubah’s expulsion highlights the seriousness of the House’s disciplinary measures, as such actions are seldom taken in Liberia’s political landscape. Lawmakers are now proceeding with post-expulsion procedures, including declaring the District 10 seat vacant and initiating steps to ensure continued representation for constituents.
The development is expected to ignite political debate nationwide. Kolubah, known for his outspoken and often controversial positions, has been a prominent figure in Liberia’s political discourse since 2011, when he first contested for a representative seat.
Analysts say the expulsion could carry both immediate and long-term consequences for legislative dynamics and the broader political environment.
