Liberia: 'I'm Not in the Legislature' - Boakai Distances Himself From Kolubah Expulsion

President Boakai asserts separation of powers, refusing to intervene in legislative move to expel controversial opposition lawmaker Yekeh Kolubah. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Liberia: 'I'm Not in the Legislature' - Boakai Distances Himself From Kolubah Expulsion

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President Joseph Boakai has publicly distanced himself from the controversial expulsion proceedings targeting opposition lawmaker Yekeh Kolubah, stating unequivocally that the matter is a legislative affair over which he holds no authority. The declaration, made in Monrovia, comes amid intense political debate and procedural moves within the House of Representatives to remove the outspoken representative of Montserrado County District #10. By framing the issue as a constitutional separation of powers, Boakai has effectively placed the political and procedural onus squarely on the legislature, refusing to be drawn into a dispute that has captivated the nation. The proceedings against Kolubah stem from a formal complaint filed by several of his legislative colleagues, who accuse him of breaching the House's rules and bringing the body into disrepute through a pattern of conduct. Central to the allegations are Kolubah's frequent and highly personal verbal attacks, not only against fellow lawmakers but also against former President George Weah and members of his administration prior to the 2023 election. His critics within the legislature argue that his behavior transcends robust political debate and violates the decorum and dignity expected of a representative. The move to expel him represents an escalation of long-simmering tensions between the firebrand politician and the establishment of both the previous and current governments. Yekeh Kolubah is a figure who has built a political identity on confrontation and populist rhetoric. First elected in 2017, he became one of the most vocal critics of then-President Weah, often using inflammatory language that led to multiple arrests and legal skirmishes. His supporters view him as a fearless advocate for accountability and a necessary check on executive power, while his detractors see him as an obstructionist who prioritizes theatrics over governance. This expulsion effort tests the limits of parliamentary tolerance for dissent and the enforcement of its own internal codes of conduct, setting a significant precedent for how Liberia's legislature manages internal conflict. President Boakai's hands-off stance is a...

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