Citizens Movement for Change Political Leader Condemns Rep. Kolubah “Illegal Suspension”

Monrovia, Liberia: The political leader of the infant Citizens Movement for Change (CMC) opposition party has strongly condemned the majority bloc of the Lower House at the 55^th Legislature headed by controversial Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon's decision to suspend tough-talking Representative Yekeh Yarkpawolo Kolubah of Montserrado Electoral District 10.

Musa Hassan Bility, who also represents Nimba County Electoral District 7, termed the majority bloc move as unconstitutional, vowing that such action will be vehemently resisted by the self-styled Rule of Law Caucus.

Representative Bility characterized the decision as reckless action, which defies the ruling of the Supreme Court and a blatant disregard for the rule of law and parliamentary procedures.

“The so-called majority has, once again, arbitrarily imposed a penalty that has no legal basis. The term “session day” is nonexistent in the Rules of the House, making today’s decision not only unlawful but also a dangerous precedent that further erodes democratic governance in Liberia,” the CMC Political Leader intoned.

“Furthermore, it is important to highlight that today’s illegal sitting failed to meet both the quorum and the required votes to make such a decision legally binding. The meeting, which obtained only 32 persons, did not meet the constitutional threshold required for legislative action on suspension, expulsion, or removal,” the Nimba District 7 Lawmaker added.

Representative Bility argues further that at least 49 members must be present, and 49 members must vote in favor of the suspension before such a decision can take effect, stating that the action against Representative Kolubah is not just unlawful but completely null and void.

He called for the intervention of the Executive Branch of Government headed by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to take urgent notice of the majority bloc unconstitutional act and ensure those responsible for such decisions are brought to order.

Bility said: “The continued violation of established laws, coupled with the government’s acquiescence, threatens national stability and weakens public confidence in our democratic institutions.

He adds, “Additionally, we put the Minister of Finance on notice: the current sitting body, as it exists, lacks legitimacy and cannot lawfully take action against any member of the House. Under no circumstances should this illegitimate body’s decision be used to justify withholding the salary or benefits of any duly elected representative. Any such attempt would be a direct violation of the law and an endorsement of political impunity.”.

“We call on all democratic forces, civil society organizations, and the Liberian people to stand firm in defense of the rule of law. Liberia cannot afford to descend into lawlessness at the hands of a few who place their interests above the nation’s stability and progress,” the CMC Political Leader asserted.

It can be recalled that on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, the House Majority Bloc voted to suspend Montserrado County Representative Yekeh Kolubah for 30 session days.

The decision follows a report submitted by Bong County lawmaker James Kolleh on behalf of the House Committee on Rules, Order, and Administration.

The suspension is based on a complaint filed by River Gee County Representative Johnson Williams, who accused Kolubah of exhibiting rude behavior toward the current leadership of the House.

A majority of lawmakers supported the suspension, while Representatives Matthew Joe, Emmanuel Dahn, and Sumo Mulbah voted against it.

Edited: E. Geedahgar Garsuah, Sr.