Liberian politics has once again served us a front-row seat to chaos, this time involving Speaker of the House Richard Nagbe Koon and Montserrado District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah.
Eyewitnesses at the Capitol saw members of the Liberia National Police using a drill to forcibly break into Rep. Kolubah’s vehicle, on direct orders from Speaker Koon, all because it was parked in the designated parking space for the Speaker. Instead of a simple request or diplomatic engagement, brute force became the solution.
Kolubah has since reported that several valuables inside his vehicle have gone missing following this forceful entry. And the irony? After all the drama, Koon still had to park his vehicle somewhere else, proving that this entire episode could have been avoided from the start.
But beyond the absurdity of this incident, deeper questions linger. Is this the level of lawlessness that will define the 55th Legislature? If lawmakers themselves continue to disregard order and due process, what message does that send to the ordinary citizen? Lastly, couldn’t the car be towed and the space continuously observed and reserved?
Liberians are struggling daily with worsening living conditions, yet those entrusted with governance seem more focused on power plays and personal battles. How long will this continue? At what point does leadership become about service and not ego?
This isn’t just about a parking space, it’s about the state of our democracy and the respect for rule of law.
