The Majority Leader, , has opposed the participation of Ernest Yaw Kumi in parliamentary proceedings, citing his contempt conviction by the High Court.
Speaking in on Friday, February 21, 2025, he reminded the House that Kumi had defied a court order barring him from being sworn in as a Member of .
Recounting past events, emphasised that before Ernest Kumi was sworn in, he had been cautioned about the legal consequences of his actions. "Watching him in this House, we said, 'Look, there is a court order restraining you from being sworn in, if you refuse and you allow us to swear you in, you will be held accountable.' "Mr.
Speaker, it won't happen this time.