Sen. Kogar Raises Red Flag In Kolubah's Expulsion Saga

Monrovia, Liberia: Nimba County Senator Samuel Kogar has intoned that the trend of the expulsion case with former Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah has led to constitutional violations over delays for vacancy of the seat to be announced beyond the stipulated timeframe.

Kogar said though it remains the business of the House of Representatives over its decision to expel members, the Liberian 1986 Constitution provides that vacancy in any of the Houses of the Legislature must be communicated within 30 days to the National Elections Commission (NEC).

The Nimba County Senator argued that the expulsion of Yekeh Kolubah from office has been over 3 months, which he said runs beyond the constitutionally stipulated timeframe for a vacancy to be declared. According to Kogar, this move violates Article 37 of the Liberian 1986 Constitution.

In a statement issued Monday on his official social media handle, the Nimba County Senator noted that the article points to specific occurrences, including death, resignation, or expulsion for a presiding officer to announce a vacancy.

Kogar, on the other hand said, where vacancy is declared, the NEC is then required to conduct a by-election no later than 90 days, adding that except where the vacancy occurs within 90 days of a general election.

He expressed frustration that citizens of District #10 Montserrado County remain without representation at the House after more than 3 months, while the expulsion saga with Kolubah is yet to be fully settled before the Supreme Court.

"I am concerned about the continued uncertainty surrounding the representation of the people of Electoral District #10, Montserrado County", he said.

Kogar furthered: "On April 17, 2026, the House of Representatives voted to expel Hon. Yekeh Kolubah. He subsequently challenged that decision before the Supreme Court, where the matter remains pending".

"Article 37 of the 1986 Constitution provides that when a vacancy occurs in the Legislature through death, resignation, expulsion, or otherwise, the presiding officer shall notify the Elections Commission within 30 days".

"Several months have now passed, and the people of District #10 remain without a sitting Representative. The continued delay, in my view, raises serious constitutional concerns and could potentially lead to a constitutional crisis if clarity is not provided".

Meanwhile, the Nimba County lawmaker called on the Supreme Court of Liberia to speedily rule in the expulsion saga before it, Involving the House of Representatives and Yekeh Kolubah. He said doing so will greatly determine the fate of citizens of the district.

According to Samuel Kogar, further delays in the matter will not only deepen constitutional violation, but also deprive people of District #10 Montserrado County series of development opportunities.

"I understand that the matter is before the Supreme Court, but given the constitutional questions involved, I had hoped for a speedy determination. The continued delay, in my view, raises serious constitutional concerns and could potentially lead to a constitutional crisis if clarity is not provided".

"I therefore respectfully call on the Supreme Court to bring clarity to this matter for the people of District #10 and the Liberian people generally", he penned down.

To reflect, Yekeh Kolubah was expelled from the House of Representatives following a controversial comment he made regarding the Liberia-Guinea Border dispute.

Kolubah had declared that a disputed parcel of land along the Sorlumba Border in Lofa County, belongs to the Republic of Guinea. The statement sparked huge debate, as some of his colleagues said his remark amount of treason.

The move led to an investigation of Yekeh Kolubah and a subsequent resolution for his expulsion, which was voted for by two-third members of the House.

Kolubah and his legal team has since taken exception to House's decision, as the matter is being challenged before the Supreme Court.

The expelled Representative is arguing that he was not accorded due process in the investigation that led to his removal from office.