There was a heated exchange in on Friday, February 21, 2025, as tensions flared between the Minority and Majority over the contempt conviction of the Member of of Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi.
The debate grew intense, with parliamentarians standing and shouting over each other, as captured in a video shared by JoyNews.
The Majority successfully prevented him from making a statement on the floor, arguing that a bench warrant had been issued against him, and, therefore, he could not be allowed to speak.
Ernest Kumi has appealed against his contempt of court conviction, which was handed down by the High Court in Koforidua, after he defied an injunction by presenting himself for swearing-in as an MP.
