After being found guilty of contempt of court, Ernest Yaw Kumi, the Member of Parliament for Akwatia, has been urged by lawyer Martin Kpebu to resign in order to prevent further humiliation by the court.
Kpebu claims that Mr. Kumi’s refusal to comply to the court order and his subsequent actions have damaged the judiciary’s reputation, which could lead to a
harsh punishment.
This comes after the Koforidua High Court issued an arrest order for the MP on charges of contempt of court. After Mr. Kumi intentionally disregarded an interim injunction that forbade him from appearing to be sworn in as the Member of Parliament for Akwatia, the court, presided over by Justice Senyo Amedahe, declared him guilty.
Despite of the court’s directive, Kumi proceeded to be sworn in and has continued to hold himself out as a Member of Parliament.
Following Mr. Kumi’s absence at sentence, the court issued a bench warrant for his arrest after determining that he had disregarded its orders.
On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, Martin Kpebu stressed on Eyewitness News that Mr. Kumi’s conduct were a flagrant disregard for the court and might result in a harsh verdict.
In order to prevent more legal repercussions and public humiliation, he suggested that the MP step down right away.
Speaking to the press, Afenyo-Markin called the court’s order unfair and insufficient, adding that before an official position is formed on the issue, leadership has not yet received a copy of the court’s decision and related orders.
