Adding to the controversy, the House has denied reports that the Supreme Court issued a ‘stay order’ to halt Kolubah’s expulsion.
The expulsion of Montserrado County District #10 Representative, Yekeh Y. Kolubah, has taken a troubling turn.
Adding to the controversy, the House has denied reports that the Supreme Court issued a stay order to halt the expulsion.
Deputy Chief Clerk Tuah Woods: “No such communication was received by the legislature.”
By that, allegations have also emerged with story that members of the 55th House of Representatives received as much as US$1 million inducements to secure Kolubah’s removal.
Sources within the Legislature, alleged that some lawmakers received up to US$25,000 each in exchange for supporting the resolution to oust Kolubah.
While these claims remain unverified, they have intensified public suspicion, and cast a shadow over the credibility of the institution that is responsible for making laws.
Kolubah’s expulsion was confirmed during a tense Plenary session on Friday, April 17, after lawmakers “secured the constitutionally required 51 votes.”
The decision marks one of the most severe disciplinary actions taken by the Legislature in recent years, but the process that led to it is now facing growing scrutiny.
Kolubah’s expulsion followed a recommendation from the House Committee on Rules, Order and Administration, which cited concerns over his conduct.
However, critics argue that since the proceedings lacked transparency, it may have been politically motivated.
One source versed in legislative matters, pointed to Kolubah’s long-standing reputation as a vocal and often confrontational figure within the chamber, and also in public domain.
Adding to the controversy, the House has denied reports that the Supreme Court issued a stay order to halt the expulsion.
Deputy Chief Clerk Tuah Woods said, no such communication was received by the legislature.
Despite this, legal experts and civil society actors continue to question whether due process was fully observed during Friday’s expulsion of Kolubah.
The bribery allegations have further complicated the situation, prompting mounting calls for an independent and impartial investigation into both the expulsion process and the claims of “financial misconduct.”
Anti-corruption advocates warn that failure to act decisively risks deepening public distrust in governance and weakening democratic accountability.
In addition to ousting Kolubah, lawmakers mandated the Ministry of Justice to investigate remarks he reportedly made regarding the Liberia–Guinea border dispute.
Kolubah allegedly suggested that Guinea could “take their land,” a statement widely condemned as inflammatory and unpatriotic.
Up to press time late last night, no formal investigation into the bribery claims has been announced, and lawmakers have remained silent fueling speculation and intensifying calls for accountability.
Meanwhile, Kolubah has yet to issue a comprehensive public response or indicate whether he will challenge his expulsion through the courts.
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