Ernest Yaw Kumi
Ernest Yaw Kumi, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for the Akwatia Constituency, was recently in the news due to a bench warrant issued for his arrest by a Koforidua High Court for contempt after he defied an injunction barring him from being sworn in as a Member of Parliament.
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Mr Baidoo succeeded the late Ernest Yaw Kumi, the former New Patriotic Party MP for the area, who died in July this year.
Speaker swears in Akwatia and Tamale Central MPs
Ghana· 2025-10-21
The by-election was coming on due to the unfortunate demise of the late MP, Ernest Yaw Kumi.
Ensure violence-free election in Akwatia - Religious leaders appeal to NDC, NPPGhana· 2025-09-01
Dr Bawumia called for a minute’s silence in memory of the party’s late Akwatia MP, Ernest Yaw Kumi.
Retain me NPP flag bearer — BawumiaGhana· 2025-08-29
The late Ernest Kumi defeated the NDC’s candidate in the 2024 parliamentary election.
Akwatia by-election: Disqualified aspirant on ticket of APP who failed to submit tax clearance certificate sues ECGhana· 2025-08-25
Ernest Yaw Kumi was the late MP for the Akwatia Constituency who passed away.
Ahead of Akwatia by-election: Police seize guns, ammunition - 6 Suspects bustedGhana· 2025-08-25
The by-election has become necessary following the demise of the NPP’s Member of Parliament for the constituency, Ernest Yaw Kumi.
Akwatia by-election: NDC, NPP intensify campaign to win vacant seatGhana· 2025-08-25
The Akwatia by-election follows the death of Member of Parliament Ernest Yaw Kumi.
IGP warns against violence and police misconduct ahead of Akwatia by-electionGhana· 2025-07-20
Ernest Yaw Kumi was the Member of Parliament for Akwatia who recently passed away.
Parliament: Minority walks out following Majority Leader’s remarks on Akwatia MP’s deathGhana· 2025-07-17
Ernest Yaw Kumi was the Member of Parliament for Akwatia who recently passed away.
Parliament adjourns sitting in honour of late Akwatia MP Ernest Yaw KumiGhana· 2025-07-07
Ernest Yaw Kumi is the Member of Parliament for Akwatia whose contempt conviction was overturned by the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court overturns contempt conviction of Akwatia MP Ernest KumiGhana· 2025-06-11
Ernest Yaw Kumi is the embattled Member of Parliament for Akwatia who is appealing a contempt conviction.
Ernest Yaw Kumi: Supreme Court to hear Akwatia MP’s contempt appealGhana· 2025-03-13
Ernest Yaw Kumi is the Member of Parliament for the Akwatia Constituency involved in a contempt case.
Ernest Yaw Kumi : Supreme Court stops Koforifua High Court from sentencing Akwatia MPGhana· 2025-02-26Ernest Yaw Kumi is the Member of Parliament for the Akwatia Constituency who was convicted of contempt by a Koforidua High Court.
Supreme Court deliberates on whether to hear Akwatia MP Ernest Kumi’s caseGhana· 2025-02-26
Ernest Yaw Kumi, Member of Parliament for Akwatia, has gone to the Supreme Court to quash a contempt application against him.
Akwatia MP prays Supreme Court to quash contempt of court against himGhana· 2025-02-26Mr Ernest Yaw Kumi has appealed against the contempt of court conviction handed down to him by the High Court in Koforidua.
Ernest Yaw Kumi: Akwatia MP appeals against contempt convictionGhana· 2025-02-21
Ernest Yaw Kumi is the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for the Akwatia Constituency who has been ordered to be arrested for contempt of court.
Ernest Yaw Kumi: Koforidua High Court orders arrest of Akwatia NPP MP for contemptGhana· 2025-02-19
