-After Yekeh’s Expulsion
MONROVIA – The main opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has accused the Joseph Boakai, administration of steering Liberia toward dictatorship following the expulsion from the House of Representatives of Montserrado County District #10 lawmaker Yekeh Y. Kolubah.
In a fiery statement released over the weekend, the CDC also announced the immediate expulsion of seven of its own legislators who signed a resolution to remove Kolubah, accusing them of disobedience and betraying the party’s principles.
The House of Representatives voted on Friday, April 17, 2026, to expel Kolubah after 49 lawmakers signed a resolution backing the action. The decision followed an investigative report from the House Committee on Rules, Order, and Administration, which detailed allegations of gross misconduct and violations of Kolubah’s oath of office.
Nimba County District #2 Representative Nyahn Garsaye Flomo moved that the committee’s report be considered, including the recommendation for Kolubah’s expulsion. However, the motion specifically excluded recommendation number six, which had suggested that Kolubah be turned over to the Ministry of Justice for prosecution based on statements he made against the Republic regarding the border dispute between Guinea and Liberia.
The 49 representatives who signed the resolution came from counties across Liberia, including Bomi, Bong, Gbarpolu, Grand Bassa, Grand Cape Mount, Grand Gedeh, Grand Kru, Lofa, Margibi, Maryland, Montserrado, Nimba, River Gee, and Rivercess.
The CDC, in its statement signed by National Chairman Atty. Janga A. Kowo, denounced what it called “the deceitful trajectory” of President Boakai, alleging that the administration distributed $25,000 to 49 lawmakers to secure Kolubah’s expulsion.
“We are alarmed by the alleged allocation of 1.2 million taxpayer dollars toward the removal of an elected representative, especially as pressing national security concerns remain unaddressed,” the CDC said. “These actions suggest a disregard for Liberia’s democratic principles and risk undermining national stability.”
The opposition party further accused the Boakai-Koung administration of disregarding the Supreme Court, condoning human rights abuses, and overseeing extrajudicial killings. It specifically named Inspector General Gregory Coleman as leading a police force that “systematically suppresses peaceful citizens, targets students, and effectively silences dissent.”
Citing a recent peaceful student protest for employment opportunities, the CDC claimed students were met with “excessive force, resulting in mass beatings, physical injuries, and unlawful detention.” The party called on the student community to initiate legal proceedings against Coleman for assault, false imprisonment, and the unlawful use of state security forces.
The CDC announced that all party lawmakers who allegedly took $25,000 and signed the resolution to illegally remove Kolubah have been expelled with immediate effect. Those expelled are: Julie Fatorma Wiah, District 2, Lofa, Momo Siafa Kpoto, District 3, Lofa, Alexander Poure, District 1, River Gee, Choloplay Isaac Wuo, District 2, River Gee, Johnson S.N. Williams, District 3, River Gee and .P. Mike Jury, District 1, Maryland
According to the CDC, these lawmakers had previously been instructed by the party not to participate in the alleged illegal removal of Speaker Jonathan Fonti Koffa—an order they disobeyed—and have now again participated in the expulsion of their colleague.
The CDC reminded the ruling Unity Party that during former President George Weah’s administration, Kolubah and other opposition members were allowed to express their views without facing political retaliation, police violence, or bribery of lawmakers.
“In contrast, we believe the current administration is declaring war on the peace and democracy of our country, which the CDC strongly opposes,” the statement read.
The opposition party called on the international community to intervene and protect the progress made in Liberia since the end of the civil wars.
“Billions of dollars have been invested in our peace and democracy, and remaining silent as these democratic gains are threatened is a catastrophic risk,” the CDC said. “We ask our partners to act before Liberia faces renewed instability and war.”
The CDC demanded the immediate restoration of Kolubah’s rights and seat, arguing that the people of District #10 cannot be disenfranchised simply because their lawmaker disagrees with the president.
“Be warned, Mr. Boakai, the people are rising, the resistance has begun. You cannot silence us,” the statement concluded. “History shows that when governments ignore legal authority, citizens often feel compelled to respond to defend their rights.”
