Liberia: ‘I’m Not in the Legislature’ – Boakai Distances Himself From Kolubah Expulsion
Monrovia — President Joseph Boakai has distanced himself from ongoing expulsion proceedings against Yekeh Kolubah, stressing that the matter falls strictly within the authority of the Legislature.
Speaking to reporters upon his return from Ethiopia at the Roberts International Airport, Boakai made clear he plays no role in legislative decisions.
“There are a lot of things that never happened that will happen now. As long as we live, things will happen. I’m not in the Legislature,” the President said.
Rep. Kolubah is currently being investigated by the House of Representatives over an alleged statement
Boakai Hails Ethiopia Visit
The Liberian leader also spoke positively about his recent official visit to Ethiopia, undertaken at the invitation of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
“We were well received, well treated, and it was an important visit,” Boakai noted.
According to the Executive Mansion, the two-day state visit resulted in the signing of key bilateral agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation in artificial intelligence, science, technology, and education.
The agreements were formalized through Memoranda of Understanding on April 14, 2026, at Ethiopia’s National Palace, with foreign ministers from both countries signing on behalf of their respective governments.
High-Level Engagements
During the visit, President Boakai participated in a series of high-level engagements reflecting deepening Liberia-Ethiopia ties.
He laid a wreath at the Adwa Victory Memorial Monument in honor of the heroes of the historic Battle of Adwa, followed by a guided museum tour.
Boakai also received full state honors at the National Palace, including an official welcome ceremony and guard of honor.
He later held a tête-à-tête with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, focusing on bilateral relations, regional cooperation, and strategic interests. The two leaders subsequently led expanded bilateral talks involving senior officials, with emphasis on collaboration in education and emerging technologies such as AI.
Broader Engagements
As part of the visit, Boakai toured modern irrigation-based urban agricultural facilities, highlighting Ethiopia’s advances in sustainable agriculture, and also visited an Ethiopian Air Force base.
Strengthening Partnerships
The visit, according to officials, underscores Liberia’s push to strengthen strategic international partnerships centered on innovation, capacity-building, and sustainable development–even as the President seeks to maintain distance from domestic political controversies unfolding at home.
By FrontPageAfrica.
