By Jamesetta D. Williams
Monrovia-Representative James Kolleh has expressed confidence that embattled Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah will not return to the House of Representatives, insisting that the lawmaker violated the Legislature’s rules and the Liberian Constitution.
Kolleh, who chairs the House Committee on Rules and Orders, said Kolubah’s actions regarding the disputed border area in Foya, Lofa County, justified the House’s decision to expel him.
According to Kolleh, Kolubah violated the rules governing the conduct of lawmakers by allegedly claiming that the disputed territory in Foya belongs to neighboring Guinea.
He maintained that such statements were inconsistent with the responsibilities of a member of the Liberian Legislature, particularly on matters involving the country’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty.
Defending the House’s decision, Kolleh argued that the action taken against Kolubah was consistent with the law and the constitutional responsibilities of the Legislature.
He further expressed confidence that the Supreme Court’s Full Bench would uphold the House’s decision when it rules on the matter.
Kolleh’s remarks come amid an ongoing legal and political dispute over Kolubah’s expulsion from the Legislature and the circumstances surrounding the decision.
The case has drawn attention to questions concerning legislative discipline, the constitutional rights of elected representatives, and the extent of the Legislature’s authority to sanction or remove one of its members.
Kolubah’s removal has also raised broader concerns about the legal procedures required for expelling an elected lawmaker and the role of the judiciary in reviewing decisions made by the Legislature.
While Kolleh maintains that the House acted within its legal authority, the Supreme Court’s eventual ruling will be critical in determining the legal status of the expulsion and whether Kolubah can return to his legislative duties.
The dispute also highlights the sensitivity of territorial and border-related issues involving Liberia and Guinea, particularly when public statements by elected officials become the subject of institutional and legal controversy.
As the matter awaits judicial determination, Kolleh has remained firm in his position that Kolubah will not return to the House, expressing confidence that the Supreme Court will rule in favor of the Legislature.
However, the final outcome rests with the Court, whose decision will determine the legal implications of the House’s action.
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