We’ll ensure Akwatia MP complies with court ruling – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has assured that the caucus will take necessary steps to ensure Akwatia MP Ernest Yaw Kumi complies with the law.

His statement follows the Koforidua High Court’s conviction of Kumi for contempt after he defied an interim injunction barring him from being sworn in as a legislator.

Presiding Judge Justice Senyo Amedahe also issued a bench warrant for Kumi’s arrest after he failed to appear for sentencing.

The court had previously restrained Kumi from presenting himself for swearing-in, pending the resolution of a legal dispute. However, he proceeded to take the oath of office in Parliament despite the directive.

Citing overwhelming evidence of willful defiance, the court ruled that Kumi had acted in contempt.

An official letter from the Minority Caucus attempting to justify his absence from the hearing was dismissed by the judge, who maintained that Kumi had disregarded the court’s authority.

With the bench warrant in effect, authorities are expected to enforce his arrest.

Speaking to the media on Wednesday, February 19, Afenyo-Markin described the court’s directive as unfair and unsatisfactory to the Minority Caucus.