Othello Sarweh Nimely
Lame-duck Montserrado County District #10 Representative, Yekeh Kolubah, has launched a strong counteroffensive attack against the leadership of the House of Representatives regarding his expulsion.
In a June 7, early morning Facebook post, the under fire lawmaker openly challenged both the leadership of the House and President Joseph Boakia, questioning why his legislative seat has not yet been declared vacant despite claims that he had been expelled.
”I thought you said I had been expelled. Why haven’t you announced the vacancy yet?” Kolubah wrote in a statement.
The statement comes amid explosion actions taken against the controversial legislator, who has remained one of the government’s most vocal critics.
Kolubah did not stop at questioning the status of his seat. In a series of remarks, he launched attacks against President Joseph Boakai and Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah.
”Where is the criminal Joseph Boakai who calls himself President?” Kolubah wrote, accusing the Liberian leader of criminality without providing evidence.
He further extended similar accusations toward Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah, writing: “Where is the criminal Thomas Fallah who calls himself Deputy Speaker? I thought you said I had been expelled.”
The remarks have drawn attention due to their direct nature and the growing political tensions surrounding the dispute between Kolubah and the House leadership.
Many view the statement as an indication that the expelled lawmaker remains defiant despite the disciplinary measures imposed against him.
Although currently outside Liberia, Kolubah continues to use social media platforms to criticize the government and challenge decisions made by the legislature to Expel him.
In the same Facebook post, Yekeh expressed confidence in his political future, declaring that even if his seat were eventually declared vacant, he would contest any subsequent by-election and emerge victorious.
Kolubah has always stated, no political opponent presented against him would be capable of defeating him at the polls.
The latest comments come at a time when Liberia’s political climate is becoming increasingly active as attention gradually shifts toward the 2029 general elections.
Political divisions continue to deepen between supporters of the opposition and members of the ruling establishment.
Opposition figures and supporters have largely rallied behind Kolubah’s right to express his views, arguing that disciplinary actions against him raise concerns about freedom of speech.
Meanwhile, members and supporters of the ruling Unity Party have defended the House’s actions, insisting that lawmakers must adhere to established rules and procedures.
As the controversy continues to unfold, citizens are closely monitoring developments as to whether the House of Representatives will formally communicate with the National Elections Commission any time soon regarding a possible vacancy in Kolubah’s seat.
However, the legal team of Kolubah has filed an appeal before the supreme court on the action of the house.
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