Rep. Kolubah thrown out of  session after heated exchange with Speaker Koon

Published: October 14, 2025

CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia — Montserrado County District 10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah was ordered out of the House of Representatives chamber on Tuesday after a heated verbal exchange with Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon, who directed the Sergeant-at-Arms to remove him for causing a disturbance during plenary.

The confrontation started after Speaker Koon opened the day’s session with a stern reminder to lawmakers about preserving the image and dignity of the House.

“Members are reminded to be responsible at all times in safeguarding the sanity of this House,” the Speaker said. “If you go out and make reckless statements about this House, you’ll have to face the wrath of all 73 lawmakers.”

His remarks drew immediate reactions from Representatives Yekeh Kolubah, Jacob Debee, and Abu Kamara, who openly challenged the Speaker’s caution.

“We are not living with you, and you didn’t bring us here,” the lawmakers responded, prompting tension in the chamber.

Following the outburst, Speaker Koon directed that Rep. Kolubah be escorted out, citing his disruptive behavior as a breach of House decorum. The decision came amid growing efforts by House leadership to enforce discipline and restore order during plenary sessions.

As tempers flared, Montserrado County District 7 Representative Emmanuel Dahn reminded colleagues of their collective duty to maintain the Legislature’s integrity.

“The House’s sanity is our collective responsibility,” Rep. Dahn said. “All members must preserve the decorum and respect the authority of this body both inside and outside these chambers.”

Dahn’s remarks received support from several lawmakers, who urged restraint and adherence to the Standing Orders of the House of Representatives.

Under the Standing Orders of the House, members are required to maintain order and decency during sessions. The rules grant the Speaker authority to enforce discipline, including temporarily removing members who disrupt proceedings, to ensure legislative business continues without interruption.

Speaker Koon’s decision to remove Rep. Kolubah was therefore in line with those rules, which aim to protect the credibility of the Legislature and uphold public trust in its deliberations.

Despite the disruption, the House resumed business shortly after Kolubah’s removal. Proceedings continued under Speaker Koon’s direction, as lawmakers returned to their legislative duties.