Despite the court rejected Quayson’s request to change the daily sittings, he was given permission to run for office
James Quayson, the embattled NDC parliamentarian running in the next by-election for the Assin North constituency, had his proposal to change the rules for regular sessions denied. This came about when the Accra High Court, presided over by Justice Mary Maame Ekue Yanzuh, decided that the court alone had the “sole discretion” to decide whether…
James Quayson, the embattled NDC parliamentarian running in the next by-election for the Assin North constituency, had his proposal to change the rules for regular sessions denied.
This came about when the Accra High Court, presided over by Justice Mary Maame Ekue Yanzuh, decided that the court alone had the “sole discretion” to decide whether to postpone a case.
James Quayson now has time to campaign before the by-election on June 27, according to Murtala Inusah, the Legal Affairs Correspondent for EIB Network.
The Court declared that as a result of today’s decision, the days previously chosen on the daily basis had been used up.
In addition, the by-election would be held on June 27, and June 28 would be Eid-ul-Adha, the judge said, so June 29 would be the next accessible date. The judge also said that the court was not available to meet on Mondays.
James Quayson would thereafter be required to present in court each day for the trial beginning on July 4, according to the court’s announcement.
Prior to today’s (Friday) court session, James Gyakye Quayson received permission to skip it on June 21.
Attorney Tsatsu Tsikata filed a motion on June 21 to request a change in the court’s orders so that he may continue his criminal case every day, particularly between June 20 and June 27.
Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame, however, rejected the move on the grounds that it was superfluous and unjustified.
The application is denied, the court said in its decision.
Tastsu Tsikata, the main attorney for Mr. Quayson, sought for the appearance of the accused to be waived on June 23 after the case was continued to that day, which was one of the days in dispute.
James Quayson had entered a not guilty plea to five counts after the Supreme Court ruled that his standing as a member of parliament was unlawful as a result of a dual citizenship petition.
The accusations include lying to a public official, forging a passport or travel document, making a false statutory declaration with knowledge, perjury, and making a false declaration for office.
