The High Court in Accra has adjourned to July 4, 2023 an application for a stay of proceedings in the criminal trial of the newly elected Member of Parliament for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson.
The trial Judge, Justice Mary Yanzuh said the adjournment was because the court had not received the full compliments of the application documents.
Lawyers of Mr. Quayson argued that the application is to stay proceedings in the High Court so that the Court of Appeal can determine whether or not the High Court was right to rule that Gyakye Quayson’s criminal trial be heard on a daily basis.
A member of Gyakye Quayson’s Legal Team, Sammy Gyamfi said the defence team needs ample time to cross-examine the first witness and other matters resolved before the case is formally commenced.
Mr. Gyamfi also said the application is to ensure that the rights of Mr. Quayson are not violated as guaranteed by the Constitution.
