According to Aidoo, heavy security was deployed around the parliamentary complex, with police and military operatives using sniffer dogs in an attempt to locate and prevent Kumi from entering the chamber.
The measures were allegedly taken due to ongoing legal challenges regarding Kumi’s election victory.
Speaking in an interview on July 18, 2025, the Oforikrom MP said the situation appeared designed to frustrate the newly elected lawmaker.
“They used the dogs to search cars and all corners of Parliament to see if Ernest Kumi was hiding somewhere, just to stop him from being sworn in,” Aidoo alleged.
Despite the tense atmosphere, Kumi managed to gain entry into the chamber and took the oath of office. Aidoo described this as nothing short of a “miracle,” given the intense efforts to block his participation.
Kumi’s short tenure in Parliament was marked by controversy. After being declared the winner of the Akwatia seat with over 2,000 votes, his legitimacy was challenged in court.
Though he was eventually sworn in, he continued to face legal battles, including a contempt charge that was only overturned weeks before his passing.
Ernest Kumi died on July 7, 2025, after a brief illness. His death has reignited discussions around the challenges he faced, both politically and personally, during his time in office.