Monrovia, Liberia — Former Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah has announced that he may contest the presidency as an independent candidate, while sharply criticizing opposition political leaders for what he described as a lack of commitment to improving the lives of ordinary Liberians.
Speaking over the weekend, Kolubah said he is closely watching the posture of opposition parties and warned that he will only align with them if he sees what he called genuine “sincerity” in their efforts to address national challenges.
He pointed to hardships faced by citizens in mining communities, including areas such as Yekepa, as well as communities affected by operations of companies like ArcelorMittal Liberia and Bea Mountain Mining Corporation, arguing that Liberians in those areas continue to suffer despite the country’s natural resource wealth.
“The Liberian people that are suffering in Yekepa… the people that Bea Mountain and ArcelorMittal are suffering. If I am not seeing them in the opposition, I will run as an independent candidate for the presidency, and in the second round, I will support the ruling party,” Kolubah said.
He further accused some unnamed opposition figures of self-interest and alleged corruption, warning that he would not support what he described as leaders who are not committed to national “liberation.”
“If I do not see the sincerity in the opposition to come and liberate the Liberian people, I am seeing so-so criminals that want to come and loot again for the Liberian people to suffer, y’all won’t get my support,” he added.
Kolubah also suggested that once he officially enters the race, he expects to face political attacks and claims that he is being financially influenced by rival camps.
“Opposition political leaders, y’all get ready to say they gave Yekeh money,” he said, adding that his supporters would back him if he contests independently.
“Liberia must be liberated. If the opposition is not coming to liberate Liberia, they do not have my support,” he concluded.
Kolubah’s comments come amid growing political maneuvering ahead of future national elections, as opposition groups continue efforts to consolidate their position against the ruling establishment.
