Proceedings at the House of Representatives took a dramatic, and deeply controversial turn on Wednesday April 15, 2026.
The drama erupted when Montserrado District #10 embattled Lawmaker, Yekeh Y. Kolubah, walked out from the hearing.
So too, his legal team followed from a high-stakes hearing the House Committee on Rules, Order and Administration convened. The hearing is examining calls for Rep. Kolubah’s possible impeachment or expulsion.
What many expected to be a decisive hearing on the fate of Kolubah quickly spiraled into a heated dispute over due process, fairness, and the rights of elected officials facing disciplinary proceedings.
Rep. Kolubah arrived before the committee flanked by a legal team led by former Associate Justice Kabineh Mohammed Ja’neh, alongside Counselor Jonathan Massaquoi and Attorney Moriah Yeakulah.
The defense team was reportedly prepared to mount legal arguments challenging any move to remove Rep. Kolubah from office.
However, the proceedings took an unexpected turn when committee members reportedly instructed the legal team to step aside, insisting that Kolubah, as a sitting member of the House, was required to personally answer the allegations against him.
Committee Chairman James Kolleh reminded Kolubah that legislative accountability demanded his direct response.
“You are a member of this body, and you will have to speak for yourself. Your lawyers should only serve as guardians, not as spokespersons.”
The directive immediately drew sharp resistance from the Kolubah’s camp.
Kolubah argued that denying his lawyers an active role in the hearing compromised his ability to receive a fair hearing.
“I cannot speak without my lawyers being present.”
Moments later, he walked out of the hearing chamber, followed by his legal team, abruptly halting the proceedings and injecting fresh uncertainty into an already politically charged case.
The latest walkout is expected to deepen divisions within the House and sharpen national debate over the fragile balance between parliamentary discipline, constitutional rights, and political accountability.