Ghanaian MPs Face Justice: 4 Lawmakers' Legal Battles"

In Ghana, Members of Parliament (MPs) are not above the law and can face legal action, including arrest,

if they violate legal provisions. Here are four instances of MPs who faced legal troubles within the past four years:

Francis-Xavier Sosu (MP for Madina): An arrest warrant was issued against him on November 29, 2021, for failing to appear in court after leading a protest. He had organized a protest on October 25, 2021, concerning poor road conditions in his constituency ¹.
Stephen Amoah (MP for Nhyiaeso): He was arrested on December 7, 2021, for violating traffic laws and failing to appear in court. The La Magistrate Court issued a warrant for his arrest after he missed court hearings ¹.
Dorcas Affo Toffey (MP for Jomoro): An arrest warrant was issued against her on December 7, 2021, for failing to provide evidence of renouncing her Ivorian citizenship. Ghanaian law prohibits dual citizenship for MPs ¹.
Ernest Yaw Kumi (MP for Akwatia): He was found guilty of contempt on February 19, 2025, for disobeying a judicial order. The Koforidua High Court issued an arrest warrant after he defied a court order preventing him from taking the oath of office due to a legal dispute over his election ¹.

These cases demonstrate that Ghana’s legal system holds public officials accountable, regardless of their position. However, concerns have been raised about the use of prosecutorial power as a tool for political suppression ².