By: Archie Boan-Boan
The first sitting of the 3rd quarter of the Second Session of the 55th House of Representatives turned dramatic on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, when Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon and Rep. Taa Wongbe of Nimba County District #9 got into a heated argument that ended with several lawmakers being sent out of the chamber.
The confusion started when Rep. Yekeh Y. Kolubah of Montserrado County District #10 asked the House to go into an executive session to talk about lawmakers who have not received their District Development Funds. But his request was blocked by Rep. Foday Fahnbulleh of Bong County District #7.
Angered by the refusal, Rep. Kolubah said the House was “ Your Know all the book, but still corrupt.” His statement angered many of his colleagues, who asked him to take it back. But Kolubah refused and said he stood by his words.
This brought in other lawmakers, including Rep. Taa Wongbe and Rep. Eugene Kollie of Bong County District #5, who supported Kolubah. The argument quickly got louder and more chaotic as lawmakers shouted across the floor.
Speaker Koon then stepped in, warning members to refrain from discussing internal matters in public, emphasizing that such behavior undermines the Legislature’s unity and credibility.
“If you castigate this House, you will face the wrath of 73 men”, Speaker Koon added.
But Rep. Wongbe sharply disagreed with the Speaker, saying he was trying to stop lawmakers from freely speaking their minds. The exchange soon turned into a personal back-and-forth.
Speaker Koon, clearly angry, fired back, saying: “Enh he say he rude??? I will tell him say I rude too!” His words caused murmurs and laughter in the chamber.
Seeing the situation getting out of control, Speaker Koon ordered the Sergeant-at-Arms to take action. “Sergeant, please ask Taa Wongbe out,” he said, leading to the removal of Rep. Wongbe and other lawmakers who had joined the argument.
Outside the chamber, Rep. Wongbe told reporters he was disappointed in the Speaker’s behavior. He said the Speaker was trying to silence lawmakers. “We were elected to speak for our people, not to be shut down,” he said. “If the Speaker cannot take open talk and disagreement, then this House is losing its freedom.”
