6 d. ago Ernest Yaw Kumi: Supreme Court stops Koforifua High Court from sentencing Akwatia MP 

The Supreme Court has by a 4-1 majority decision stayed the High Court in Koforidua from sentencing the Member of Parliament for the Akwatia Constituency, Ernest Yaw Kumi in a contempt case pending the final determination of a motion seeking to quash the ruling. Justice Gabriel Pwamang, dissented while the four other members of the […]

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6 d. ago Ernest Yaw Kumi: Supreme Court stops Koforidua High Court from sentencing Akwatia MP 

The Supreme Court has by a 4-1 majority decision stayed the High Court in Koforidua from sentencing the Member of Parliament for the Akwatia Constituency, Ernest Yaw Kumi in a contempt case pending the final determination of a motion seeking to quash the ruling. Justice Gabriel Pwamang, dissented while the four other members of the […]

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6 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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6 d. ago Supreme Court strikes out Richard Sky’s review application on ‘Anti

The Supreme Court has struck out, as withdrawn, a review application challenging its judgment on the constitutionality of Parliament’s passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly referred to as the anti-gay bill. This follows the withdrawal of the application by the applicant, Richard Sky, through his lawyer, Paa Kwasi Abaidoo, when […]

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7 d. ago Akwatia MP prays Supreme Court to quash contempt of court against him

The Akwatia MP, Ernest Yaw Kumi, has gone to the Supreme Court to quash a Koforidua High Court ruling on a contempt application against him.

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7 d. ago Supreme Court adjourns indefinitely case filed to stop government from issuing Treasury Bills

The Supreme Court has today [February 25, 2025] adjourned indefinitely a case filed by a private legal practitioner Jonathan Amable seeking to stop government from issuing Treasury Bills. The Attorney General’s Department told the court it will need more time to file a response to the issue. Mr. Amable in the application is arguing that […]

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7 d. ago Supreme Court to rule on case seeking to stop government from issuing Treasury Bills

The Supreme Court will today [February 25, 2025] rule on a case filed by a private legal practitioner Jonathan Amable seeking to immediately stop government from issuing Treasury Bills. Mr. Amable in the application is arguing that government can only go ahead to issue Treasury Bills if it secures prior approval from Parliament.  The arguments […]

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8 d. ago Democracy Hub and CPP sue for removal of Kotoka’s name from Ghana’s international airport

Democracy Hub, in collaboration with the Convention People’s Party (CPP), has filed a lawsuit at the Supreme Court of Ghana seeking the removal of Kotoka from the name of Accra International Airport.

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9 d. 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 Akwatia MP’s should find a way to pacify the judge if possible – Imoru Ayarna

Public Interest Advocate, Rodaline Imoru Ayarna, has called on the Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi to seek reconciliation with the judge involved in his ongoing contempt of court case.

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1 week ago Majority blocks Akwatia MP from making statement insisting over conviction

Majority in Parliament has blocked MP for Akwatia Ernest Yaw Kumi from making a statement in Parliament.

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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.

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1 week ago Minority unhappy with handling of Akwatia MP’s case – Kabiru Mahama

The Member of Parliament for Walewale, Dr Tiah Abdul Karibu Mahama, has revealed that the minority in Parliament is dissatisfied with how the situation involving the MP for Akwatia ,Ernest Kumi, is been handled.

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1 week 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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1 week 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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