The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accepted the Supreme Court ruling on James Gyakye-Quayson, stating that his election as Member of Parliament for Assin North was unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday, May 17, put finality and clarity on the MP’s violation of the Supreme Laws of the country prior to filing his application to contest as a parliamentarian.
The court further directed the Parliament of Ghana to officially delete Mr. James Gyakye Quayson’s name from its records.
In response to the ruling by the Supreme Court, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) said that, though the court did not give reasons, the party, in consultation with Hon. Quayson has accepted the decision.
In a press statement signed by the General Secretary of the NDC, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, it stated that though there are serious questions about the legitimacy of this decision, they are ready for the bye-election.
It noted that the full weight of the party, including the Minority Caucus in Parliament, will be put behind Honourable Quayson to ensure an even more resounding victory for him in the upcoming bye-election.
“In the light of many previous decisions that we are aware of, including decisions in cases involving Honourable J.H. Mensah, Honourable Baba Jamal and Honourable Peter Amewu that state that the Supreme Court does not have the jurisdiction to invalidate a Parliamentary election and that the High Court is where such a matter should be taken, it seems strange to us that the Supreme Court gave this decision. Moreover, there is no doubt that Honourable James Gyakye-Quayson did not owe allegiance to any other country whether at the time of his nomination, election or swearing-in. We also look forward to seeing the reasons that the court will provide.
“Nonetheless, even as there are serious questions about the legitimacy of this decision after consultation with Hon Quayson, the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) wishes to state unequivocally that we are ready for the bye-election that is now the result of this decision. “ The statement said