James Gyakye Quayson Appeals Court’s Daily Trial Ruling

Member of Parliament-elect for Assin North Constituency James Gyakye Quayson is set to appeal a High Court ruling to have his criminal case heard on a daily basis.

The Court presided over by Justice Mary Yanzuh on Friday, June 23 dismissed an application by lawyers of Mr Gyakye Quayson to have hearing on the case varied.

The ruling implied the MP would from Tuesday, July 4, when hearing begins, appear in court daily irrespective of his status as a lawmaker.

But lead counsel Tsatsu Tsikata will file a stay of proceedings on the ruling, citing several errors of law committed by the trial judge.

He also cites the ruling as a breach of Mr Gyakye Quayson’s right to fair trial.

The appeal will be filed at the Criminal Court 3.

Mr Tsikata had argued in court last Friday that his client was on a national assignment as regards his contest in the Assin North by-election, citing Article 55(13) of the 1992 Constitution to have his application granted.

He also accused the Attorney General of making prejudicial comments on the matter in media interviews.

But Justice Mary Yanzuh told the court that adjournments are solely done at the discretion of the court and not the convenience of parties.