Liberia: Sen. Konneh Says Expulsion of Rep. Kolubah "Undermines Constitutional Due Process"

Liberia, April 17 -- MONROVIA - Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh has raised concerns over the expulsion of Representative Yekeh Kolubah, describing the action as a "troubling signal" about the state of democracy and due process in Liberia.

By Selma Lomax, [e-mail]

Senator Konneh questioned whether the country's democratic system genuinely protects citizens' voices or merely creates the appearance of participation, while key decisions are driven by fear, emotion, and political manoeuvring.

He reflected on his years of political experience across Liberia, noting that while citizens are often told that the majority rules and that elections determine na...