Supreme Court quashes contempt conviction against Akwatia MP

Supreme Court Overturns Contempt Ruling Against Akwatia MP

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/supreme-court-overturns-contempt-ruling-against-akwatia-mp/Ghana’s Supreme Court has nullified the contempt conviction and arrest warrant against Akwatia MP Ernest Yaw Kumi in a 4-1 majority decision. The ruling overturns a February 2025 High Court order that found the NPP legislator guilty of defying an injunction related to his swearing-in. The apex…

Supreme Court to hear Akwatia MP's contempt of court conviction appeal on March 26

Supreme Court quashes contempt conviction against Akwatia MP - Ghana Business News

Ernest Yaw Kumi The Supreme Court has overturned a contempt conviction handed down by the Koforidua High Court against Mr. Ernest Kumi, Member of Parliament (MP) for Akwatia. In a 4-1 majority decision, the apex court also restrained the trial judge from sentencing the MP and nullified the bench warrant issued against him. The five-member panel, presided over by Justice Gabriel Pwamang, indicated that the reasons for its ruling would be delivere…

Supreme Court overturns contempt conviction against NPP MP Ernest Yaw Kumi

The Supreme Court of Ghana has overturned the contempt conviction against Ernest Yaw Kumi, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Akwatia, effectively ending all punitive actions related to the case. In a majority 4–1 decision delivered on Wednesday, June 11, the apex court also nullified the execution of a bench warrant issued for Mr. Kumi’s arrest by the Koforidua High Court The ruling bars High Court Judge Emmanuel Senyo Ameda…

Supreme Court Sets Aside Contempt Of Court Conviction Against  Akwatia MP

The Supreme Court has set aside the conviction of the Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi, by a Koforidua High Court for contempt of court, after he flouted an injunction issued by the court. The apex court in a 4:1 majority decision has also prohibited the trial judge, Justice Emmanuel Senyo Amedahe from sentencing the MP. The MP was before the court contesting the decision of the High Court to convict him for contempt of court an…

Supreme Court quashes contempt conviction against Akwatia MP

The Supreme Court has overturned the contempt conviction of Akwatia MP, Ernest Yaw Kumi, nullifying a bench warrant issued by the Koforidua High Court.. The warrant, authorised by Justice Emmanuel Senyo Amadehe, followed Mr. Kumi’s conviction for contempt. However, the apex court ruled on Wednesday, June 11, that the judge can no longer proceed with sentencing the MP. The decision, delivered by a 4–1 majority, effectively ends the case. While Ju…