The Supreme Court, by a 4-1 majority decision, has halted the Koforidua High Court from sentencing Ernest Yaw Kumi, the Member of Parliament for Akwatia, in a contempt case until a final ruling is made on a motion seeking to quash the High Court's decision.
Justice Gabriel Pwamang dissented, while the four other members of the panel granted the stay of execution, Graphic.com.gh reports.
Kumi, through his counsel, argued that the High Court judge erred in assuming jurisdiction over a parliamentary election petition concerning the Akwatia Constituency before the Electoral Commission had officially gazetted the election results.
The MP further claimed that the judge violated the rules of natural justice by proceeding with the contempt application despite his pending motion challenging the court's jurisdiction.
