Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has vowed that the caucus will take the necessary measures to ensure that Akwatia MP Ernest Yaw Kumi follows the law.

This statement comes after the Koforidua High Court convicted Kumi of contempt for disregarding an interim order that prevented him from being sworn in as a parliamentarian.

Justice Senyo Amedahe, who oversaw the case, also issued a bench warrant for Kumi's arrest after his failure to appear for sentencing.

Previously, the court had prohibited Kumi from taking the oath of office until a legal matter was resolved, but Kumi proceeded with the swearing-in despite the injunction.

The court found clear evidence of willful defiance and ruled Kumi in contempt.

An official letter from the Minority Caucus attempting to explain Kumi's absence was rejected by the judge, who maintained that Kumi had violated the court's authority.

With the bench warrant in effect, law enforcement is expected to arrest him.

In a media interview on Wednesday, February 19, Afenyo-Markin condemned the court's ruling, calling it unfair and disappointing to the Minority Caucus.

“But we have to say that we are dissatisfied with the approach and we think that he has been treated unfairly. We will come out fully with our position when we receive full briefing from our lawyers,” He said.