John Darko, Member of Parliament for Suame, has justified the Minority's decision to allow Akwatia MP Ernest Kumi to be sworn in, arguing that the legal action against him had not yet taken full effect at the time.
His defense comes after the High Court in Koforidua convicted Kumi for contempt on Wednesday, February 19, for defying an interim injunction that barred him from assuming office as a legislator.
Presiding Judge Justice Emmanuel Senyo Amedahe also issued a bench warrant for Kumi's arrest after he failed to appear in court for sentencing.
In response, the Minority has filed a notice of appeal and a stay of execution against the court's decision.
