The Supreme Court, by a 4-1 majority ruling, has put a hold on the sentencing of Akwatia MP Ernest Yaw Kumi in a contempt case, pending the outcome of his appeal to overturn the verdict.

While four justices supported the decision to suspend the sentencing, Justice Gabriel Pwamang dissented.

Yaw Kumi has challenged the February 19 contempt ruling by filing a certiorari and prohibition application at the Supreme Court.

His legal representative, Gary Nimako Marfo, argues that Justice Emmanuel Senyo Amadehe of the Koforidua High Court overstepped his authority by presiding over the parliamentary election petition before the Electoral Commission had officially gazetted the election results.

Justice Amadehe had found Kumi guilty of contempt and issued a bench warrant for his arrest, citing his disregard for an interim injunction that barred him from being sworn in as an MP.