MBong County District #2 Representative James Kolleh has issued a fiery threat to impeach Supreme Court justices over their ruling in the ongoing House leadership crisis.
The court’s decision, which upheld House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa’s authority and invalidated the rival claim of self-declared Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon, has deepened divisions within the House of Representatives and drawn sharp backlash from lawmakers aligned with the Majority Bloc.
Speaking moments after the ruling, a visibly agitated Rep. Kolleh accused the judiciary of overreach and warned that the Legislature could retaliate with impeachment.
“They are not to interfere. We don’t need their approval. We are a separate branch of government,” Kolleh declared. “We went to the Court in the spirit of collaboration, not submission. If that opportunity is going to be misused, let it be clear, we have our own authority. Just as the Court can rule, we also have the power to impeach.”
His remarks underscore growing frustration among lawmakers who argue that the Supreme Court waded into a political dispute that should have been resolved within the Legislature.
The House of Representatives has been locked in a bitter power struggle since a faction of the Majority Bloc, led by Richard Koon, attempted to oust Speaker Koffa, claiming procedural irregularities. The Supreme Court’s ruling, however, solidified Koffa’s position, dealing a blow to Koon’s faction and further polarizing the chamber.
Critics of the court’s decision say it sets a dangerous precedent by allowing judicial intervention in legislative affairs. Supporters, however, contend that the ruling was necessary to uphold constitutional order amid the House’s internal chaos.
Kolleh’s impeachment threat raises unprecedented questions about Liberia’s separation of powers. While lawmakers have the constitutional authority to remove justices for misconduct, legal experts warn that weaponizing impeachment against judges for their rulings could undermine judicial independence.
“This is a slippery slope,” said constitutional lawyer Aaron Moore. “If the Legislature starts impeaching judges every time they disagree with a ruling, it weakens the checks and balances that protect our democracy.”
The Supreme Court has yet to respond to Kolleh’s remarks, but political analysts say the escalating conflict could destabilize Liberia’s fragile governance system. With tensions still simmering in the House, the threat of impeachment adds another layer of uncertainty to an already volatile political landscape.
