MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Representative Yekeh Kolubah of Montserrado County’s District #10 has refused to participate in an investigative hearing requested by the House of Representatives’ Committee on Rules, Order, and Administration. In a letter dated February 24, 2025, and addressed to Chief Clerk Mildred Sayon, Kolubah dismissed the committee’s authority, arguing that a Supreme Court ruling rendered decisions by the House’s majority bloc unconstitutional.
Kolubah asserted that any actions taken in the absence of a legally elected Speaker hold no legal weight under the Liberian Constitution. He referenced a recent Supreme Court decision which, he claimed, clarified that the majority bloc’s actions cannot be recognized without adherence to constitutional provisions. According to Kolubah, Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbessay’s opinion reinforced that decisions made without the proper Speaker violate Articles 33 and 49 of the Constitution.
In his letter, Kolubah criticized the leadership of the House’s majority bloc, accusing them of disregarding legal procedures. He argued that both the bloc and the Chief Clerk were acting outside the boundaries of the law. Declaring the investigation illegitimate, he made clear that he would not cooperate with any committee operating under what he described as an unconstitutional authority. He also warned the Chief Clerk to cease further communication on behalf of the majority bloc.
Kolubah’s refusal comes amid rising tensions within the House of Representatives, where internal disputes over leadership and authority have generated controversy. His position further intensifies the ongoing battle over the legitimacy of the House’s leadership, raising questions about the constitutional integrity of the legislative process.
The House of Representatives has not yet responded to Kolubah’s defiance, as the power struggle within the legislative body continues to unfold.
