By: Melvin Flomo
MONROVIA, Liberia — Nimba County Senator Samuel G. Kogar has called on the Supreme Court to provide clarity on the continued vacancy in the representation of Electoral District #10, Montserrado County.
Senator Kogar, in a statement, expressed concern over the prolonged uncertainty following the April 17, 2026 decision by the House of Representatives to expel Representative Yekeh Kolubah.
Hon. Kolubah subsequently challenged the decision before the Supreme Court, where the matter remains pending.
Senator Kogar referenced Article 37 of the 1986 Liberian Constitution, which provides that when a vacancy occurs in the Legislature through death, resignation, expulsion, or otherwise, the presiding officer shall notify the National Elections Commission (NEC) within 30 days. The Commission is then required to conduct a by-election within 90 days, except when the vacancy occurs within 90 days of a general election.
According to Senator Kogar, several months have passed since Kolubah’s expulsion, leaving the people of District #10 without a sitting Representative.
While acknowledging that the matter is currently before the Supreme Court, Kogar said he had expected a speedy determination given the constitutional questions involved.
He warned that the continued delay could raise serious constitutional concerns and potentially lead to a constitutional crisis if clarity is not provided.
“I therefore respectfully call on the Supreme Court to bring clarity to this matter for the people of District #10 and the Liberian people generally,” Kogar stated.
The Nimba County Senator added that he would have formally raised the issue before the Plenary of the Liberian Senate, but the Senate is currently on break.
He maintained, however, that the matter remains an important constitutional issue that deserves urgent attention.
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