Some Minority Members of Parliament have raised serious concerns about what they describe as inconsistencies and potential bias in the judiciary’s handling of a contempt case involving U.S.-based Ghanaian broadcaster, Kelvin Taylor.

Speaking to Class FM, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, MP for Old Tafo, criticised the Acting Chief Justice for proceeding with a hearing date despite the plaintiff’s failure to file a response to the substantive case.

He questioned the judicial process, citing the constitutional principle of audi alteram partem — the right to be heard — which he said must be respected in all legal proceedings.

According to Assafuah, Kelvin Taylor had been summoned by a High Court to explain alleged contemptuous remarks but failed to appear, an act he viewed as a clear show of disrespect toward the court.

Yet, Taylor was still able to have his application filed and heard by the Supreme Court, raising questions about fairness and due process.

The MP drew a comparison between the swift handling of Taylor’s case and the delayed consideration of his own constitutional case concerning the removal of the Chief Justice.

He argued that the disparity calls into question the neutrality and priorities of the judiciary.

Mr Assafuah said he would wait for the Supreme Court’s detailed ruling on his case before determining whether to seek a review, warning that any flawed legal reasoning would be challenged.

Echoing similar sentiments, Joseph Mensah, MP for Effia-Kwesimintsim, described the situation as troubling and an affront to the rule of law.

He said it was unacceptable that Kelvin Taylor, who has a bench warrant pending and has made scandalous accusations against the judiciary, could freely enter the jurisdiction, file a case at the Supreme Court, and have it heard without facing arrest.

Mr Mensah questioned why the court appeared to overlook the warrant and allowed Taylor’s application to proceed.

He warned that such actions could undermine public confidence in the judiciary and Ghana’s democratic institutions.

“The law must be applied consistently, regardless of who is in power,” Mr Mensah said. “It’s dangerous when individuals can seemingly flout the law with no consequences.”

He called for greater accountability within the justice system and urged government institutions to uphold the rule of law without fear or favour.