Majority members in Parliament on Friday, February 21 prevented MP for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi from making a statement in Parliament, insisting he's been convicted of contempt by a High Court.
The embattled MP for Akwatia, Ernest Kumi rose to make a statement on the floor of the House but Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga was fiercely opposed saying the lawmaker has been convicted for contempt by a High Court, pending sentencing and should not be allowed to make the statement.
This caused heated exchanges between members of the two caucuses forcing proceedings of Parliament to ended in a dramatic fashion when the Speaker adjourned sitting.
A furious Minority described the move as unfair, causing an eventual adjournment.
