The Supreme Court is set to deliver a ruling on April 30 regarding an injunction application filed by Ernest Kumi, the Member of Parliament for Akwatia, following his swearing-in.
The Court, presided over by Justice Gabriel Pwamang, will also rule on a contempt application filed against Mr. Kumi on the same day.
Henry Boakye Yiadom, a member of the National Democratic Congress, has challenged Mr. Kumi’s swearing-in.
In response, Mr. Kumi filed a motion for certiorari and a prohibition order against the Koforidua High Court judge in relation to the contempt, claiming the case exceeded the High Court’s jurisdiction.
Mr. Kumi’s legal counsel, Mr. Gary Nimako Marfo, argued that the High Court Judge erred by delivering a ruling on January 6, 2025, without a Gazette Notification and based solely on online news reports.
He further claimed that his client’s right to a fair hearing was violated due to perceived bias and breaches of natural justice.
Despite Mr. Kumi’s multiple applications, including one to stop the High Court’s judgment, the judge proceeded with a contempt ruling against the MP.
Mr. Bernard Bediako Baidoo, representing Henry Boakye Yiadom, opposed the injunction, stating that the Electoral Commission’s Gazette Notification for the Akwatia results was published on December 24, 2024, and confirmed by the Ghana Publishing Company.
Mr. Baidoo maintained that the High Court’s interim injunction was lawful and did not warrant certiorari. He further argued that the application lacked merit, as no legal errors had been shown.
On the other hand, Mr. Justin Amenuvor, representing the Electoral Commission, urged the Supreme Court to rely on court records and accept the Gazette Notification from the Assembly Press.
The Supreme Court’s ruling on these matters is highly anticipated, with the outcome potentially affecting the legal standing of Mr. Kumi’s election as MP for Akwatia.