Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Y. Kolubah is racing against the clock, pleading for more time to defend himself before the House Committee on Rules, Order, and Administration amid mounting outrage over his explosive claims on the Liberia–Guinea border dispute.
In a formal communication dated April 13, 2026, to the House Committee on Rules, Order, and Administration, Kolubah requested a five-day extension to prepare for an ongoing legislative probe into remarks that authorities say undermine national sovereignty and border security concerns.
His appeal follows a decision by the House on April 9, 2026, to investigate statements he made on Spoon TV, where he controversially asserted that disputed border land between Liberia and Guinea rightfully belongs to Guinea.
Kolubah claimed his position was based on findings from what he described as a personal "survey," a declaration that quickly ignited public backlash and raised alarm over potential national security implications.
His remarks, authorities say raised national security concerns, prompting swift action from the House of Representatives. The move followed communications from Rep. Sumo Molubah and Police Inspector General Gregory O. Coleman complaining about Rep. Kolubah to the Plenary of the House of Representatives.
During the first day's sitting of the Extraordinary Session, the House took a decision to order Yekeh Y. Kolubah to appear before the Rules Committee with legal counsel to back his claims.
The District #10 representative informed the committee that he has been unable to secure a lawyer within the given timeframe. He cited the observance of Fast and Prayer Day, followed by the weekend, as major constraints that stalled his efforts. In his plea, Kolubah urged the committee to grant him an additional five days to adequately secure his legal team.
His request, however, met resistance on Monday, April 13, 2026, during the first investigative sitting. House Co-Chair on Rules, Order, and Administration, River Gee County District #1 Representative Alexander Poure, moved to scale down the extension, proposing a two-day grace period instead arguing it is sufficient time for Kolubah to secure legal representation.
The investigation is set to determine Kolubah's fate. The House is weighing disciplinary actions that could range from suspension to outright expulsion from the 55th Legislature.
Rep. Kolubah is expected to appear before the committee with his legal team on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Author: Victor Quaye
