In a video gone viral, Akwatia Member of Parliament Ernest Yaw Kumi, was spotted making a brief appearance in Parliament before hastily leaving.

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The video shared by JoyNews captured the lawmaker entering the chamber, only to pack his belongings and exit within minutes. Attempts to engage him on the matter led to a heated exchange, as Kumi reacted angrily to questions.

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The court had earlier ordered his arrest after he failed to appear for sentencing in a contempt case. Kumi was found guilty for defying an injunction issued on January 7, which barred him from being sworn in as an MP due to an unresolved legal dispute over his election.

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Justice Senyo Amedahe, who presided over the case, criticized Kumi’s repeated absence from court, dismissing a letter from the parliamentary minority caucus that cited his legislative duties as the reason for his no-show. The judge insisted that accepting the excuse would contradict his own ruling.

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With the bench warrant now in effect, law enforcement is expected to act on the court’s directive.

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