The Member of Parliament for Jomoro Constituency in the Western Region, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, says she is saddened by the decision by the High Court to hear the case involving the deposed Assin North Member of Parliament, James Gyakye Quayson on a daily basis.
The Attorney-General had argued for expeditious trial and demanded that the case be heard on daily basis.
The defence team, led by Tsatsu Tsikata urged the court to give Mr. Quayson the opportunity to contest the Assin North by-election on June 27, before the commencement of the case, but the Court did not heed to the plea.
The application for the High Court to vary its order to hear the James Gyakye Quayson case on a daily basis on Tuesday, June 20, was adjourned to Wednesday, June 21.
Reacting to the development on her social media handles, the Jomoro MP assured Mr. Quayson her support, that of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as well as the people of Assin North Constituency.
Read below the full post:
My attention has been drawn to the happenings in court today over my brother, Mr. James Gyakye Quayson’s trial. I am told the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice made a case for expeditious trial, therefore Mr. Quayson would make a daily appearance when the case begin. I wish to state that I am saddened by the move by the A-G despite the pleas by the defence counsel to grant him the opportunity to begin the case after the June 27 Assin North Constituency by-election.
I am deeply downcast upon hearing the denouement of your court proceedings today.
I can assure you, Mr. Quayson, that God will not fail you. The good people of Assin North will not fail you. The NDC fraternity will not fail you.
Once again I wish well my brother. Love you ❤️”