Rep. Briggs-Mensah Slams Kolubah as "Most Corrupt," Defends Expulsion Vote

Representative Moima Briggs-Mensah of Bong County District #6 has strongly defended her decision to support the expulsion of former Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah, describing him as "the most corrupt lawmaker" she has encountered.

Speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill in Monrovia, Briggs-Mensah said she stands firmly by her vote and would not hesitate to repeat it under similar circumstances. "I signed to remove Yekeh Kolubah, and I would sign a thousand times again," she declared. "Yekeh was the most corrupt lawmaker among us, yet he acted like an angel. He deserves to go to Dubai, Ghana, and elsewhere to take care of his properties."

Her remarks follow the House of Representatives’ April 17, 2026, decision to expel Kolubah, a move backed by the constitutionally required 49 lawmakers. The expulsion was officially tied to controversial statements Kolubah made regarding the Liberia–Guinea border dispute, a comments lawmakers deemed detrimental to national sovereignty.

However, Briggs-Mensah’s statements suggest deeper concerns within the House, pointing to issues of conduct and integrity beyond the immediate controversy. She emphasized that the legislature must remain focused on its core mandate, warning against behavior that undermines public trust.

“This is a serious place for business in the interest of Liberia, not a place for jokes and stealing,” she said, directly linking such conduct to the former lawmaker. The former Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Y. Kolubah has vowed to respond to allegations made by the Bong County District #6 lawmaker Moima Briggs-Mensah, signaling a looming public rebuttal.

“I’ve done my best to avoid and respect Hon. Moima Briggs-Mensah, despite her repeated personal attacks and baseless accusations. The attention she has long sought has now come,” Kolubah said. “I will officially respond in the coming days.” Mr. Kolubah has challenged his removal before the Supreme Court of Liberia, arguing that the House violated his right to due process. He further contends that the decision was taken in defiance of a stay order issued by Justice-in-Chambers Yussif D. Kaba. Appearing before the highest court on Monday, April 20, 2026, Kolubah's legal team filed a bill of information. The court further asked the House to file its response by April 28, 2026, paving the way for the hearing set for April 29, 2026.

Despite the ongoing legal battle at the Supreme Court, Rep. Mensah and her colleagues have shown no signs of reconsidering their position, signaling a firm stance by the House as the matter moves into the court.

Author: Victor Quaye