An Accra High Court has dismissed the application filed by Assin North Member of Parliament James Gyakye Quayson seeking a stay of proceedings.
But the lead counsel for the Assin North Member of Parliament, Lawyer Tsatsu Tsikata, announced his intention to file an application with the court of appeals, seeking a stay of proceedings.
The High Court in Accra is set to deliver a ruling on the application for a stay of proceedings in the case involving the legislator, who is facing charges of forgery and perjury.
Lawyers representing the embattled MP have submitted a request for the court to halt proceedings, allowing the Court of Appeal to review the trial judge’s decision to conduct the case on a daily basis.
In a show of solidarity, the Minority caucus once again ignore Parliamentary proceedings and accompany their fellow member to the court.