The Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi, has called for a collective effort to promote social justice and fairness in governance.
Kumi was convicted of contempt by the Koforidua High Court for defying an interim injunction that barred him from being sworn in as a legislator.
Following his failure to appear for sentencing, the court issued a bench warrant for his arrest.
Addressing Parliament on February 20, Kumi emphasized the importance of fairness and equal opportunity for all citizens, underscoring the need for a judicial system that upholds justice without bias.
“To quote Hon. Dr Benjamin Kumbour [former defence minister] who has said previously in other public domain that until you are injected by an incompetent doctor or nurse for you to die that is when you know that we need to begin to advocate for fairness and equal opportunities and access for people.
“I want all of us to take note that this discussion we are having here shouldn’t be done today [February 20] and let it slide.
“It should bring to fore meaningful thoughts and discussion where citizens, policymakers and CSOs will all come together to advance social justice in this country, and especially to me as the MP for Akwatia.”
