By Jerromie S. Walters
MONROVIA, Liberia – The Supreme Court has intervened in the disciplinary case against Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Y. Kolubah, ordering a stay of all actions by the House of Representatives just one day after a hearing collapsed over legal representation.
Associate Justice Yussif D. Kaba, presiding in Chambers, has cited the House leadership to a conference on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. The Court’s directive, issued April 16, orders a halt to all further proceedings or actions in the matter pending the outcome of that conference.
The case stems from a communication filed by Montserrado County District #3 Representative Sumo Mulbah, invoking Article 62 of the Liberian Constitution, which empowers the House to act as a grand inquest. The complaint accuses Kolubah of gross breach of duty, misconduct in office, and violation of his oath of office over public statements suggesting that disputed territory along the Liberia-Guinea border belongs to Guinea.
According to the complaint, Kolubah made the remarks without reliance on any legal instruments, treaties, or official government positions. The statements were widely disseminated and, the complaint alleges, could prejudice Liberia’s diplomatic posture, undermine national unity on sovereignty matters, and bring the Legislature into public disrepute.
The Liberia National Police, through Inspector General Gregory Coleman, separately reported that Guinean authorities and affiliated actors have begun referencing and amplifying Kolubah’s remarks, a development that could complicate Liberia’s diplomatic standing.
Plenary voted to mandate the House Committee on Rules, Order, and Administration to investigate. The complaint seeks Kolubah’s expulsion and transmission of the matter to the Liberian Senate for trial, with disqualification from future public office upon conviction.
Earlier this week, Kolubah requested additional time to secure legal representation, citing the recent Fast and Prayer holiday and closure of law offices between April 10–12. The committee granted a two-day extension, setting Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. for the hearing.
However, when Kolubah and his legal team appeared on Thursday, April 16, they were denied the opportunity to have counsel speak. The committee insisted that only Kolubah could comment, with lawyers serving only as guides. Kolubah’s legal team objected and left the hearing. Minutes later, Kolubah also departed, stating he could not participate without his lawyers present.
Chapter 12, Rule 40 of the House’s Code of Conduct states: “40.1 Without prejudice to the provisions of this rule, every member shall be honest and transparent at any time. 40.2 No member may introduce false information or unsubstantiated matter, pretending that it is true.” Rule 9.2 further provides that a member may be expelled from the House for cause by a resolution of a two-thirds majority of the members. The conference is scheduled for Monday at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia.
