In a shocking development, the Koforidua High Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Ernest Yaw Kumi, the disputed Member of Parliament for Akwatia in the Eastern Region.
This comes after Kumi was found guilty of contempt of court for ignoring an interim injunction that prevented him from taking the oath of office as a member of parliament.
The controversy surrounding Kumi’s election began on December 12, 2024, when the Electoral Commission (EC) declared him the winner of the Akwatia parliamentary seat with 19,269 votes, while his closest rival, Henry Boakye-Yiadom of the NDC, polled 17,206 votes.
However, the NDC candidate challenged the results, leading to an interim injunction being granted by the High Court on January 2, 2025, to halt Kumi’s swearing-in ceremony.
Despite the court’s order, Ernest Yaw Kumi presented himself in Parliament to be sworn in on January 7, 2025, sparking a contempt case against him.
Throughout the hearing, Ernest Kumi failed to appear in court in person, prompting the judge, Justice Senyo Amedahe, to reject a letter from the minority side of Parliament claiming the MP was busy with parliamentary duties.
The court’s decision to issue a bench warrant for Ernest Kumi’s arrest has significant implications for the embattled MP, who now faces the prospect of arrest and potential imprisonment.
