In a recent report on GHOne TV, Afenyo Markin, a legal expert and Member of Parliament, has raised concerns over what he perceives as unfair treatment of an MP by the court in a recent case. Speaking in court, Markin emphasized the importance of adhering to proper legal procedures, particularly regarding the conduct of the court and its jurisdiction over MPs.
Markin stated, “The process is going to be served on his council, who was in court. Once the council is informed, we will move to the next step to address the matter regarding the conduct of the court. This includes praying for an order of prohibition.”Â
He added that another matter in the court had raised questions about whether the Member of Parliament (MP) for AA should submit to the court’s jurisdiction before seeking the court’s audience in the Supreme Court.
The MP’s counsel argued that courts, especially those of record, should respect procedural norms. He pointed out that social media claims cannot replace official court processes. Markin further explained that the MP had written to the court informing them of his absence due to parliamentary duties. “Mr. Kumi was not in court. He had written to the court that he would be absent due to parliamentary commitments,” Markin said.Â
He also noted that the court had not issued an order compelling the MP to attend court and that there was no directive from the Speaker’s Secretariat requiring the MP’s presence.
The lawyer underscored that no legal process had been served to the Speaker’s Secretariat, and therefore, the MP should not be compelled to appear in court under these circumstances. “We are going to follow the direction of the court and the rule of law. We do not have anything personal against the court, but it is clear that the court has acted in excess, and there is some unfairness in its dealings with the honorable member.”
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