Private legal practitioner, Bernard Owiredu Donkor, has advised the Member of Parliament for Assin North Mr. James Gyakye Quayson to seek for a redress of grievances at the Supreme Court.
The Cape Coast High Court in the Central Region on Wednesday, July 28 declared the 2020 parliamentary election held in the Assin North Constituency as null and void.
The court presided over by Justice Kwasi Boakye ordered for a fresh election to be conducted in the constituency.
In his ruling, Justice Boakye upheld that, the National Democratic Congress’ 2020 parliamentary candidate for the constituency, Joe Gyakye Quayson breached the provisions of the constitution with regard to dual citizenship.
Reacting to the judgment on Plan B FM ‘Nkosuo Nsem’ with Ohene Addo, Lawyer Owiredu said the embattled MP should head to the Supreme Court if he feels dissatisfied with the judgement.
“The discussion of dual citizenship has been that, if citizenship commiserate with allegiance then we have to amend our laws. The fact that I have dual citizenship does not mean my allegiance towards country A is bigger than country B; currently our laws recognize full Ghanaian citizenship, non-citizen and dual citizen. However, there are certain positions that has been reserve for certain categories of citizens before you can vie for that position. This includes Member of Parliament, President, Minister and even an Assembly Member, are all preserve for native Ghanaians.” He explained.
Mr. Owiredu further urged the Assin North MP to explore available options to challenge the High Court’s decision at the apex court of the land if he wants to.
“I think we could have a second bite of this case if the MP and his lawyers decide to appeal. He has the right to do so; I will advise him to seek for a possible constitutional interpretation at the Supreme Court” he added.
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