The Minority in Parliament has decided to boycott Thursday’s sitting in order to show support and solidarity for two members of their caucus.
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority Leader, and James Gyakye Quayson, the MP for Assin North, are both scheduled to appear in court on Thursday for their respective ongoing cases.
Dr. Ato Forson is facing a criminal case related to an alleged financial loss of €2.37 million to the state. The case revolves around a deal to purchase 200 ambulances between 2014 and 2016.
James Gyakye Quayson, on the other hand, is currently undergoing trial at the High Court in Accra on charges of forgery and perjury. These charges are connected to alleged offenses during the lead-up to the 2020 Assin North parliamentary election.
In a brief statement, the Minority expressed their unwavering support for their colleagues and emphasized their unity by abstaining from participating in the day’s parliamentary proceedings.
“This marks the beginning of a series of actions that the Caucus will undertake to put an end to the ongoing persecution of the Minority Leader himself, Hon. James Gyakye Quayson, and Hon. Collins Dauda,” the statement said.
Source – citinewsroom.com
