Politics Is Not Enemies: How Moriah Yeakula and Sumo Mulbah Showed That Maturity Can Rise Above Political Differences

Monrovia, Liberia:In Liberia’s often heated political environment, where disagreements can quickly turn into personal attacks, a recent interaction between Counselor Moriah Yeakula and Representative Sumo K. Mulbah offers a different picture of political engagement. The two professionals, who stood on opposing sides during the highly contested Yekeh Kolubah expulsion matter, were recently seen sharing a warm and cordial moment, demonstrating that political disagreement does not necessarily have to become personal hostility.

The significance of the interaction is rooted in the intense legislative and legal battle surrounding Representative Yekeh Kolubah during the special sessions of the 55th Legislature in April 2026. Representative Sumo K. Mulbah of Montserrado County District #3 was at the center of the matter after filing a formal complaint against Kolubah over controversial statements concerning the Liberia-Guinea border. The complaint eventually became part of the process that resulted in Kolubah’s expulsion from the House of Representatives.

On the other side was Counselor Moriah Yeakula, a legal practitioner and member of the Alternative National Congress, who joined Kolubah’s defense team alongside former Associate Justice Kabineh Ja’neh. The disagreement between the two sides extended beyond legislative proceedings, with Yeakula and Mulbah publicly challenging each other’s legal arguments and interpretations during the controversy.

Their exchanges demonstrated just how deeply political and legal disagreements can become when issues of national interest, constitutional interpretation and legislative authority are involved. Both sides strongly defended their respective positions, with arguments and counterarguments playing out in public.

But after the political and legal battle, Yeakula and Mulbah appeared to put their differences aside. Their cordial interaction sends a message that defending a political position or representing an opposing side does not have to create permanent personal divisions.

The moment also highlights an important principle of democratic politics: people can disagree strongly on issues while continuing to respect one another as citizens and professionals. Political opponents do not necessarily have to become personal enemies simply because they hold different views.

For Liberia, where political debates can sometimes become deeply personal, the interaction between Cllr. Moriah Yeakula and Rep. Sumo K. Mulbah offers a reminder that political battles eventually end, but relationships and the responsibility to the country remain. Their encounter shows that disagreement can exist alongside respect and that political maturity means knowing how to separate the battle over ideas from personal relationships.