Montserrado County District #3 lawmaker Sumo Mulbah has taken the lead in calling for the expulsion of District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah from the Plenary, as an investigation into his actions gets underway.
During the special session of the 55th Legislature, the Planary mandated its Rules, Order, and Administration Committee to investigate Representative Kolubah over allegations of misconduct and statements deemed contrary to national interest.
The decision by Plenary follows two separate communications, one from Representative Sumo calling for the expulsion of Kolubah on grounds of misconduct and violation of his oath of office, and another from the Inspector General of Police raising concerns regarding national security, public safety, and the stability of the Republic.
Central to the matter are recent public statements attributed to Representative 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 Gregory Coleman stated that such assertions, particularly in 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 efforts by the Government 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 referencing and amplifying the statements, a development that could complicate Liberia’s diplomatic posture and inadvertently lend credibility to external territorial claims.
The Police IG said that as a sitting lawmaker, Kolubah bears a heightened responsibility to exercise restraint, accuracy, and unwavering commitment to national interest especially on issues relating to sovereignty and territorial integrity.
He said preliminary reviews suggest that 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 Representative Kolubah to submit himself fully to the investigative process in accordance with the established rules and procedures of the House.
