Africa-Press – Liberia. By Bridgett Milton
Capitol Hill, Monrovia, Liberia, April 13, 2026: The House of Representatives has instructed its Committee on Rules, Order, and Administration to investigate Montserrado County Electoral District 10 Representative Yekeh Y. Kolubah over allegations of misconduct and statements deemed contrary to national interest.
The decision by Plenary follows two separate communications, one from Montserrado County Electoral District 3 Representative Sumo Mulbah, calling for the expulsion of Rep. Kolubah on grounds of misconduct and violation of his oath of office, and another from the Inspector General of Police raising serious concerns regarding national security, public safety, and the stability of the Republic.
Central to the matter are recent public statements attributed to Rep. Kolubah, in which he reportedly asserted, without any verified legal, diplomatic, or treaty basis, that territory currently under contention between the Republic of Liberia and the Republic of Guinea belongs to Guinea.
Police IG Coleman stated that such assertions, particularly during a period of heightened sensitivity along the Liberia-Guinea border, risk creating confusion, provoking anxiety among affected communities, and potentially inciting unrest or confrontation.
Lawmakers further expressed concern that the statements could undermine ongoing government efforts to maintain peace and stability in fragile border areas.
Additionally, the LNP Inspector raised alarm over reports that Guinean authorities and affiliated actors have begun to reference and amplify the statements, a development that could complicate Liberia’s diplomatic posture and inadvertently lend credibility to external territorial claims.
The Police emphasized that, as a sitting lawmaker, Rep. Kolubah bears a heightened responsibility to exercise restraint, accuracy, and unwavering commitment to national interest, especially on issues relating to sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Col. Gregory Coleman added that preliminary reviews suggest such conduct may approach the threshold of a breach of peace, particularly where statements are made recklessly and are likely to provoke disturbance, alarm, or instability.
Despite the gravity of the concerns, Plenary underscored the importance of due process and institutional integrity, noting that the matter should be addressed internally in keeping with legislative procedures and the principle of separation of powers.
Following the reading of the communications, Montserrado County Electoral District 4 Representative Atty. Michael Thomas filed a motion mandating the Rules, Order, and Administration Committee to conduct a thorough investigation and report its findings to Plenary within the timeframe of the ongoing Special Session.
Meanwhile, House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon has called on Rep. Kolubah to fully submit himself to the investigative process in accordance with the House’s established rules and procedures.
The House of Representatives reaffirmed its commitment to upholding national unity, safeguarding Liberia’s territorial integrity, and ensuring that its members’ actions and utterances align with the highest standards of public responsibility.
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