The Supreme Court has adjourned to April 30 to rule on two applications filed by Ernest Kumi, the Member of Parliament for Akwatia, seeking to quash the contempt against him and an interim injunction issued by the Koforidua High Court.
The controversy began when Mr. Kumi was sworn in as MP for Akwatia on January 6, despite an interim injunction against him. The High Court subsequently committed him for contempt on February 19. Mr. Kumi is now urging the Supreme Court to quash the injunction and restrain the Koforidua High Court judge from further hearing the case.
At the heart of the dispute is the date on which the Parliamentary election result for the constituency was gazetted. Mr. Kumi’s lawyer, Gary Nimako Marfo, argued that the gazette was issued on January 6, making the petition filed by the NDC Parliamentary Candidate premature. However, the NDC’s lawyer, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, countered that the gazette was issued on December 24, 2024, and the petition was filed after the gazette notification.
The Supreme Court’s decision to adjourn the case to April 30 will likely bring a temporary reprieve for Mr. Kumi, who is seeking to have the contempt ruling quashed. The outcome of the case will be closely watched, as it has significant implications for the MP’s future and the constituency he represents.
GBC/Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
