Kwame Owiredu, lawyer for the Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Kumi, has downplayed the strength of the election petition challenging his client’s victory, describing it as weak on merit.
His remarks follow the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the contempt conviction issued by the High Court in Koforidua against Ernest Kumi. The apex court also barred Justice Emmanuel Senyo Amedahe from proceeding to sentence the legislator, following a judicial review application filed by Mr. Kumi in response to the High Court’s ruling.
Speaking on Channel One Newsroom on Wednesday, June 11, Owiredu clarified that while the contempt case has been dismissed, the substantive election petition is still pending.
He reiterated his client’s confidence in the legitimacy of his electoral victory and questioned the strength of the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) petition.
He also appealed for unity, urging parties involved to focus on development rather than prolonged legal battles.
“Per the hearings at the Supreme Court, I think there is a confirmation that there is a gazette notification, so as we speak, I think the petition pending before the court in Koforidua is a valid one. We are yet to probably provide our answers to the various averments they have made in their petition.
“I don’t think on merit it is too strong because this is an MP who won by clear votes of I think 2000 plus but I believe that even if the petition is pending, it is not too late for us to come together as one people to see if we can forge forward behind our MP,” he said.
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