Liberia Supreme Court Reserves Ruling on Lawmaker Expulsion

The Supreme Court of Liberia reserved its ruling on October 22, 2026, regarding a legal challenge brought by Yekeh Y. Kolubah, a former representative for Montserrado County District 10. Kolubah was expelled from the House of Representatives on April 17, 2026, after making comments regarding a border dispute with Guinea that the House characterized as gross misconduct and a threat to national sovereignty.

The legal dispute centers on whether the House violated a stay order issued by Associate Justice Yussif D. Kaba on April 16, which directed the legislature to halt expulsion proceedings. Kolubah's legal team argues the expulsion violated constitutional due process and that the court order was properly served to the Speaker's office receptionist under the Civil Procedure Law. The House of Representatives contends the order was invalidly served because it was not delivered to the Sergeant-at-Arms, the only official they claim can legally accept such documents.

Discrepancies exist regarding the expulsion vote. The House reports that 49 of its 73 members signed the resolution, while the Liberian Observer reported a 50-0 vote and noted that some lawmakers later disowned their signatures. The court's final decision will determine if the legislature acted in contempt of a judicial order or if the service of the precept was legally insufficient.