On Wednesday, April 13, the Supreme Court’s majority, restrained Mr James Gyakye Quayson, Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin North from holding himself as the MP for the Constituency.
He is not to present himself or attend Parliament until the determination of the case.
Again, the five-two decision ordered a speedy trial and the case has been adjourned sine dine.
The 2020 flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr John Mahama has shared his opinion on the court ruling describing it as a travesty of justice and an affront to the country’s democracy.
In a statement released on his social, Mr Mahama said:
“I cannot understand how an MP can be restrained from carrying out his duties when the substantive case to give finality to the question of his legitimacy has not been determined.
Or is it the case that the outcome of the substantive case has been predetermined against him? The representation of the people is at the heart of our democracy.
Any decision that denies the citizenry of representation is a travesty of justice and an affront to our democracy.“
