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NPP Chairman Defends President Akufo-Addo's Comments on Ousted MP, James Gyakye Quayson

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National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Stephen Ntim, has come to the defense of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who faced criticism for his comments on the ousted Member of Parliament for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson. According to Ntim, the president's remarks were made based on his understanding of the law. President Akufo-Addo had stated that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate, James Gyakye Quayson, may end up in prison due to potential legal troubles. This comment was met with criticism from former President John Dramani Mahama, who argued that the president's statements could prejudice the ongoing court case and were detrimental to the country's democracy.

Key Takeaways:

  • The NPP Chairman, Stephen Ntim, defended President Akufo-Addo's comments, stating that the president was making the comment based on his understanding of the law, not as a prediction of the outcome.
  • President Akufo-Addo stated that voting for James Gyakye Quayson, who is implicated in a criminal case, may not be beneficial for the constituency, emphasizing the importance of electing a representative focused on development.
  • Former President John Dramani Mahama condemned the president's comments, considering them against the principles outlined in Ghana's 1992 Constitution and detrimental to the country's democracy.
  • Mahama argued that the constitutional requirement of not owing allegiance should be applied at the point of elections, not during the filing of nomination forms.
  • The by-election, slated for Tuesday, June 27, is expected to proceed amid these political tensions and legal controversies.

Statistics:

  • The by-election is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, June 27.
  • The case of James Gyakye Quayson will be ongoing at the time of the by-election.
  • The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is running James Gyakye Quayson as their parliamentary candidate in the upcoming by-election.

Sources:

  • Ghana Online News, June 26, 2023
  • 3News.com
  • The 1992 Constitution of Ghana

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