Watch Akwatia MP sneak out of parliament after court issues bench warrant for his arrest

On Wednesday, February 19, the Koforidua High Court issued a bench warrant for his arrest after he was found guilty of contempt of court. Before entering the chamber, Ernest Yaw Kumi was seen interacting with other lawmakers in parliament. It is assumed that the MP was unaware of the bench warrant at the time and only discreetly left the House upon learning of it. The MP was seen in a video taken by JoyNews packing up his things and leaving parliament without saying anything to other MPs who questioned him. Ernest Yaw Kumi, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Akwatia, was found guilty of contempt of court by the Koforidua High Court. The decision comes after he flagrantly disregarded an interim order.

When Kumi did not show up for sentencing, presiding judge Justice Senyo Amedahe issued a bench warrant for his arrest. Following the proceedings, Bernard Bediako, the counsel for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Akwatia, informed the media that Ernest Kumi could no longer serve as an MP. "A letter from their own caucus stated that he was engaged in some important business and could not visit Parliament. Since he has determined that the gentleman cannot hold himself as a Member of Parliament, the judge stated that he would not even consider that letter because doing so would be inconsistent with his own ruling. On January 6, 2025, the court ordered Mr. Kumi to refrain from

Source: YawaNews