Monrovia, Liberia – Alexander B. Cummings, the political leader of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), has strongly condemned attempts by Liberian House of Representatives members to remove Yekeh Kolubah, the representative for Montserrado County District #10, calling the action hypocritical and perilous for the country’s democracy.
In a strongly worded statement posted on his Facebook page on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Cummings made the case that the right to free speech must be respected, particularly when it involves opinions that are unpopular or uncomfortable. He argued that Kolubah’s vocal and frequently contentious remarks shouldn’t be grounds for his dismissal from office, cautioning that doing so would create a problematic precedent.
“The true test of free speech is not in protecting what we like, but in tolerating what unsettles us, adding that attempts to sanction Kolubah under the guise of comments on the border issue appear politically motivated,” Cummings said.
The ANC political leader, however, argued that Kolubah’s “radical style” is not new, pointing out that the lawmaker was accepted as a strong opponent of government abuses during the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) regime. He claimed that the Unity Party-led government’s present drive for expulsion reveals a double standard.
“What was once defended as necessary dissent is now being condemned because it targets those in power,” he noted.
The ANC leader further refuted claims that Kolubah’s actions constitute treason or contempt of the Legislature, arguing that elected officials are directly elected by the people. Additionally, Cummings warned that thousands of voters who supported Kolubah in the 2023 general elections would become less supportive if he were removed.
Beyond the political implications, he raised economic concerns, pointing out that eliminating Kolubah would necessitate a costly by-election at a time when Liberia is facing pressing internal problems. “At a time when resources are needed for healthcare, education, electricity, and safe drinking water, spending on a by-election serves no meaningful benefit to the people,” he said.
The political head of the African National Congress (ANC) stressed that the lack of farm-to-market roads, inconsistent electricity from the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), and rising costs are major problems that ordinary Liberians face.
Instead of engaging in what he described as politically motivated measures that run the risk of undermining Liberia’s democratic foundations, he advised lawmakers to refocus their emphasis on policies and initiatives that directly enhance the lives of residents.
Representative Kolubah, on the other hand, has long been regarded as one of Liberia’s most vocal and contentious lawmakers, regularly battling with political leaders throughout regimes. His most recent conflict with House members comes after he made comments about a delicate border issue that some lawmakers claim call for disciplinary action.
Critics, however, contend that the action is a reflection of broader political difficulties, especially in light of Kolubah’s ongoing criticism of the present administration—an alliance he formerly backed. In Liberia’s changing political environment, the issue has rekindled national discussion about the boundaries of legislative power, the defence of free expression, and striking a balance between democracy and discipline.
Reported by: Prince Saah
