Akwatia MP, Ernest Yaw Kumi (In white) exiting the chamber.
Shortly after a Koforidua High Court issued a bench warrant for his arrest on Wednesday, February 19, following his conviction for contempt of court, the presumed winner of the Akwatia parliamentary seat in the Eastern region, Ernest Yaw Kumi entered Parliament and quietly sneaked out after a few minutes.
JoyNews’ Kwaku Asante captured the MP packing his items and leaving the chamber barely a minute after he entered the House, which was in session.
In an attempt to speak to the MP, he flared up and chastised Kwaku Asante.
The court issued the bench warrant for Mr Kumi’s arrest after he failed to attend court.
The conviction comes after he disobeyed an interim injunction against him on January 7, prohibiting him from being sworn in and admitted as the Member of Parliament-elect for the Akwatia constituency due to an ongoing legal contest over his election.
Mr Kumi presented himself in Parliament to be sworn in on January 7, 2025.
The Judge, Justice Senyo Amedahe held that the convict, throughout the hearing of the contempt case, failed to appear in court in person.
The judge also rejected a letter from the minority side of Parliament claiming the MP was busy with parliamentary duties, hence his continuous absence from court.
The judge rejected the letter, insisting he would be going against his own ruling should he accept the letter from the minority caucus.
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