Liberian politician Yekeh Kolubah, known as 'The Street General,' has been a prominent figure in the country's politics. Before becoming a lawmaker, Kolubah was a street personality whose brand was built on volume, defiance, and the ability to rally crowds. He was courted by politicians, including Joseph Boakai, who reportedly asked Kolubah to help him gain support for his political movement. Kolubah claims he helped Boakai and the Unity Party win in 2023.
However, Kolubah's relationship with Boakai soured, and he became one of the loudest critics of the government, accusing it of failing to fight corruption. The ruling establishment saw him as a nemesis, while the opposition, particularly members of Weah's Congress for Democratic Change, embraced him. Kolubah publicly apologized to Weah, saying he had not known Boakai was "more corrupt" and promised to help ensure that Boakai and the Unity Party do not win in 2029.
In April 2026, the House voted to expel Kolubah, following controversy over remarks attributed to him about the Liberia-Guinea border dispute. Kolubah blamed Boakai for using the Legislature to engineer his removal, while government officials rejected this, saying he was removed for wrongdoing. Kolubah took the fight to the Supreme Court, where the full bench has yet to rule, and his District 10 seat remains vacant.
After his expulsion, Kolubah vowed to "delete" President Boakai and referred to him and Vice President Jeremiah Koung as "former leaders." He toured almost all of Liberia's 15 counties, swearing an oath that he would never reconcile with Boakai, saying that if he did, he would be the one who killed his mother. This oath has significant cultural weight in Liberia.
Recently, Kolubah's media consultant announced that the former lawmaker was set to reconcile with President Boakai, citing his frustration with the "disintegration and unseriousness" of the opposition. Kolubah promised to return to the country on October 10 and address the media. In an interview on the Spoon TV show, Kolubah expressed regret over his relationship with Boakai but did not retreat on the border dispute.
In a different interview on OK FM's Morning Rush, Kolubah posted a message saying that there is nothing wrong with reconciliation and that the country needs peace, dialogue, and national development over division. When asked about the oath, he deflected, saying that the outcome would be revealed at a press conference on October 11.
The press conference on October 11 may bring a new development in Kolubah's relationship with Boakai, but nothing has been settled, and no agreement has been made public. Liberians who have watched Kolubah for years are cautious about predicting his next move, given his history of being an ally, critic, and exile from his own seat, sometimes within the same year.
Key points
- Yekeh Kolubah was expelled from the Liberian House of Representatives in April 2026.
- Kolubah had sworn an oath that he would never reconcile with President Boakai.
- Kolubah has announced a press conference on October 11, where he may reveal a new development in his relationship with Boakai.
