7 d. ago Supreme Court deliberates on whether to hear Akwatia MP Ernest Kumi’s case

Lawyers for the Member of Parliament for the Akwatia Constituency, Ernest Yaw Kumi, who was convicted of contempt by a Koforidua High Court, were today (February 26) prevented from moving a motion seeking to set aside an injunction restraining him from holding himself as an MP. When the case was called, counsel for Kumi, Gary […]

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1 week ago Akwatia MP must appear in court to prevent further humiliation – Bobby Banson

Private legal practitioner Bobby Banson has advised Ernest Kumi, the Member of Parliament for Akwatia, to voluntarily present himself before the court to prevent further embarrassment following the issuance of a bench warrant for his arrest.

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1 week ago The judge erred in Akwatia MP’s contempt case conviction – Amoakwa

Legal practitioner and member of the Legal Directorate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kingsley Amoakwa-Boadu, has expressed strong reservations over the recent conviction of the Akwatia Member of Parliament (MP) in a contempt case.

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1 week ago Akwatia MP appeals against his contempt conviction, files for stay of execution

The Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi has reportedly appealed against the contempt of court conviction slapped on him by the High Court in Koforidua.

Politics

2 w. ago Video: Convicted Akwatia MP ‘sneaks’ out of Parliament shortly after entering 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 […]

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2 w. ago High Court issues bench warrant for disputed Akwatia MP following contempt conviction

A Koforidua High Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Ernest Yaw Kumi, the presumed winner of the Akwatia parliamentary seat in the Eastern region, after convicting him of contempt of court.

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