Speaker Koon Urges Lawmakers To Support Rep. Kolubah

Monrovia-December 5, 2025: House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon on Tuesday directed the Committee on Rules, Order and Administration to reach out to Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah, who is mourning the loss of his mother.

Koon instructed the committee to engage Rep. Kolubah and his family as they organize memorial arrangements. He also called on all members of the House to personally extend sympathy and support to their colleague. The Speaker issued the directive at the end of Tuesday’s session.

Recently, Rep. Kolubah Accused the House Leadership of Withholding Condolences After Mother’s Death. Kolubah publicly accused the leadership of the House of Representatives of failing to show basic human compassion following the death of his mother, alleging that both Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon and Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah have not contacted him to offer condolences.

In an emotional social media post, Kolubah stated that he informed his fellow lawmakers of his loss through the House’s official chatroom but says no personal outreach was received from the Speaker or his deputy.

“Since the passing of my mother, I informed members of the House of Representatives through our official chatroom,” Kolubah wrote.

“Up to this moment, the Regime Speaker, Hon. Richard Koon, and the Regime Deputy Speaker, Hon. Thomas Fallah, have not placed a single call to extend their condolences.”

Kolubah further claimed that the leadership has distanced itself from him under the alleged direction of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., though he did not provide evidence to support the assertion.

“They claim they are acting under the instructions of President Joseph Boakai,” he added.

More troubling, according to Kolubah, were comments he says were made by one of his colleagues within the same lawmakers’ chatroom, insinuating that he was using his mother’s death as a pretext to seek financial assistance.

“One of the regime representatives made an irresponsible comment, accusing me of ‘looking for money with my mother’s body.’” Kolubah wrote. “I took note of that insult. There will come an appropriate time for my response.”

In a closing line that underscored his emotional state, the legislator vowed that when he does respond publicly, “the Liberian people will clearly understand the truth and feel the weight of my words.”

When contacted for comment, officials at Speaker Richard Koon’s office said they were not aware of any problems between the Speaker and Representative Kolubah. The office did not confirm or deny whether condolences had been offered, noting only that no formal issue had been brought to their attention. Efforts to reach Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah for comment were unsuccessful as of press time.

Kolubah’s claims add another layer to the often strained relationship between the outspoken lawmaker and House leadership, reflecting broader tensions that have periodically surfaced in the Legislature. While the matter centers on personal loss rather than policy disagreements, the allegations have ignited discussion about collegial conduct, empathy within political institutions, and political divisions in moments of human tragedy.

Observers say the controversy illustrates how political rivalries can bleed into personal circumstances, sometimes magnifying emotions during already painful moments.

As of now, the situation remains unresolved, with no official clarification from the House leadership on whether any outreach occurred. Meanwhile, the public conversation continues to swirl as Liberians follow closely the unfolding dispute between Rep. Kolubah and the legislative establishment during what remains a deeply sensitive period for the lawmaker.

Alphonso Toweh

Has been in the profession for over twenty years. He has worked for many international media outlets  including: West Africa Magazine, Africa Week Magazine, African Observer and  did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Times, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He is the current correspondent for Reuters 
 He holds first  MA with honors in International  Relations and a  candidate for second master in International Peace studies and Conflict  Resolution from the University of Liberia.