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James Gyakye Quayson has been officially sworn in as the Member of Parliament for Assin North after winning the by-election held on Tuesday, June 27.
In a show of support, the former President, John Dramani Mahama, and the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) stormed Parliament ahead of Mr. Quayson’s swearing-in ceremony, highlighting the importance of the occasion.
As preparations for the ceremony were underway, the Minority Members of Parliament were observed dressed in white attire, symbolizing the significance of the event.
The presence of the NDC flagbearer and party leadership emphasized the significance of the swearing-in ceremony and the mandate it represents for James Gyakye Quayson as the elected Member of Parliament for Assin North.
With his official swearing-in, James Gyakye Quayson assumes his role as the elected representative for Assin North, ready to serve the constituency and contribute to the legislative processes in Parliament.
The Minority in Parliament has taken a stance to abstain from Parliamentary proceedings on days when the re-elected Member of Parliament for the Assin North constituency, James Gyakye Quayson, is scheduled to appear in court for an ongoing criminal case against him.
In a show of solidarity, the Minority Leader, Cassiel Ato Forson, announced that the entire Minority caucus will accompany Mr. Quayson to court and refrain from participating in the business of the House on those specific days.
The decision is intended to protest what the Minority perceives as ongoing persecution against Mr. Quayson.
Traditional leaders of Assin North in the Central Region appealed to President Akufo-Addo and the Attorney General to ensure that charges proffered against their Member of Parliament for, James Gyakye Quayson.
Speaking to journalists after the swearing-in of the MP, the Queen mother of Assin Bereku, Nana Hemaa Afia Ntiamoah said they back the calls by the Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II, for the President to discontinue the case.
She says the legal action against the lawmaker would not foster development in the area.