Montserrado County District #10 embattled Representative Yekeh Y. Kolubah has taken a U-turn on reports of an impending reconciliation with President Joseph N. Boakai, admitting that he deliberately circulated reconciliation messages to test public opinion about his political standing.
Kolubah’s clarification comes after a public message advocating reconciliation, national unity, and dialogue fueled speculation that he was preparing to mend his strained relationship with the president.
However, speaking publicly, the outspoken politician denied any ongoing reconciliation discussions with Boakai, insisting that the two had not spoken by telephone and that he had no intention of begging the president for peace.
“There is no connection between Mr. Boakai and I for me to go and beg him. There’s no telephone call between Boakai and I,” Kolubah declared.
He further disclosed that he instructed his Public Relations Officer to publish the reconciliation messages as a way of identifying those who supported him and those who opposed him.
“I only told my PRO to post that on my page to see who is for me and who is against me. I told him to share those messages of reconciliation as a makeup,” he said.
Despite dismissing the reports, Kolubah maintained that he was open to dialogue with Boakai if the president initiated contact.
“Mr. Boakai, you are my man. If you call me, I will come and we will talk. Unity Party, we are not enemies,” he added.
Amid the clarification, Kolubah announced his intention to contest Liberia’s 2029 presidential election as an independent candidate, pledging to remain committed to his supporters.
“Ladies and Gentlemen of the press, I hereby declare my candidacy for the presidency in 2029. To all of my supporters, I cannot let you down,” he stated.
Kolubah said he would proceed as an independent candidate but could support the ruling Unity Party if the opposition failed to present what he considers a viable alternative.
“If the opposition is not fit, I will support the Unity Party,” he declared.
Kolubah also directed sharp remarks at former President George Weah and former House Speaker Fonati Koffa, declaring that he was prepared for a political confrontation.
Addressing Weah, Kolubah accused the former president of telling his supporters that he had supported the embattled lawmaker.
“George Weah, you told your people that you are the one that is supported me? Why when someone respects you, you don’t like to respect yourself,” he said.
He subsequently warned: “George Weah, you don’t like respect. I will fight you.”
Kolubah further announced that he would confront Weah on Sunday, although he did not specify the nature of the planned confrontation.
The embattled lawmaker’s comments mark a sharp shift from the reconciliation message that had circulated publicly, with Kolubah now emphasizing his independent political ambitions while leaving the door open for dialogue with the president.
