A photo collage of Alexander Afenyo-Markin (L) and Ernest Yaw Kumi
The Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, has expressed dissatisfaction with the Koforidua High Court’s decision to issue a bench warrant for the arrest of the Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi, after convicting him of contempt of court.
Addressing journalists in Parliament on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, Afenyo-Markin stated that the Minority caucus was in the process of obtaining the court ruling and orders.
“Meanwhile, I am sure all necessary steps will be taken to ensure that our colleague remains law-abiding and that the right thing is done. However, we must express our dissatisfaction with the approach taken, as we believe he has been treated unfairly. We will present our full position once we receive a complete briefing from the lawyers,” he stated.
The Koforidua High Court issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Ernest Yaw Kumi after convicting him of contempt of court.
Reports indicate that the warrant was issued due to Kumi’s failure to appear before the court.
The MP was found to have disobeyed an interim injunction issued against him on January 7, 2025, which barred him from being sworn in as the Member of Parliament-elect for the Akwatia constituency due to an ongoing legal battle over the election.
However, despite the court order, Kumi proceeded to present himself in Parliament and was sworn-in.
Presiding Judge Justice Senyo Amedahe ruled that the MP had consistently failed to attend court proceedings in the contempt case.
He also dismissed a letter from the Minority caucus, which claimed that Kumi’s parliamentary duties prevented him from appearing in court.
The judge rejected the letter, arguing that accepting it would contradict his own ruling.
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