The Supreme Court has raised concerns about the continuous absence of the Member of Parliament for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson, despite filing applications at the apex court.
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo highlighted the recurring pattern of the MP filing applications but failing to appear for the scheduled hearings.
During the proceedings, lawyer Justin Tarewagya, representing Gyakye Quayson, could not provide a satisfactory explanation for his client’s absence and offered an apology.
Justice Amadu Tanko, a member of the bench, cautioned lawyers against the practice of having counsel depose to the affidavit on behalf of their clients, as it might lead to complications.
The lawyer of Gyakye Quayson assured the court that he will advise his client to be present in future proceedings, emphasizing the importance of upholding proper legal procedures and active participation in court processes.
In a separate matter, the Supreme Court dismissed an application by James Gyakye Quayson seeking to quash a decision of the high court that denied further disclosures in his criminal trial. Gyakye Quayson’s lawyers argued that the trial judge erred in denying their request to direct the Attorney General’s office to provide additional disclosures.
However, the Supreme Court ruled that Gyakye Quayson’s application lacked merit, upholding the high court’s decision regarding further disclosures in the criminal trial.