The Member of Parliament for Akwatia Constituency in the Eastern Region of Ghana, Ernest Kumi, has died following a short illness.
He was an MP for the main opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Mr Kumi was recently at the centre of a high-profile legal battle over his parliamentary legitimacy.
His sudden death comes just weeks after the Supreme Court of Ghana overturned his contempt conviction related to the disputed 2024 parliamentary election results.
In February 2025, the Koforidua High Court found him guilty after he defied an interim injunction barring him from presenting himself for swearing-in as an MP.
The court issued a bench warrant for his arrest, citing his failure to attend court hearings and his disregard for the court’s authority.
Source: Africa Publicity
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