The MP for Akwatia, Ernest Kumi, has passed away after a short illness.<\/p>\n
The details of his death are not disclosed, but Joy News’ Parliamentary Affairs Correspondent Kweku Asante reports that he was in Parliament the previous week.<\/p>\n
Mr Kumi, a first-time MP on the ticket of the NPP, had recently been at the centre of a high-profile legal battle over his parliamentary legitimacy.<\/p>\n
His sudden death comes just weeks after the Supreme Court overturned his contempt conviction related to the disputed 2024 parliamentary election results.<\/p>\n
In February 2025, the Koforidua High Court found Kumi guilty after he defied an interim injunction barring him from presenting himself for swearing-in as an MP.<\/p>\n
The court issued a bench warrant for his arrest, citing his failure to attend court hearings and his disregard for the court’s authority.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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