Global InformationJames Gyakye Quayson information
Hon. James Gyakye Quayson | |
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| Member of the Ghana Parliament for Assin North | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 7 January 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Abena Durowaa Mensah |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 October 1952 |
| Political party | National Democratic Congress |
| Alma mater | Mfantsipim School, York University |
| Occupation | Social Worker, Parliamentarian |
| Committees | House Local Government and Rural Development |
James Gyakye Quayson (born 9 October 1952) is a Ghanaian politician who was elected to serve as the Member of Parliament for the Assin North constituency in the 2020 General Elections until his eligibility was challenged in a High Court.[1][2] Controversy: in violation of Article 92, Clause 2a of Ghana's constitution, "a person shall not be qualified to be a member of parliament if he owes allegiance to a country other than Ghana". In a ruling on Wednesday, 28 July 2021, a Cape Coast High Court presided over by Justice Kwasi Boakye declared the 2020 parliamentary election held in the Assin North constituency, null and void.[3] He was re-elected after a by-election held on Tuesday, June 27, 2023[4] and sworn in on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.[5]
- ^ "James Quayson runs to Appeals Court to freeze his removal as Assin North MP". Citi Newsroom. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
- ^ "James Gyakye Quayson, Biography". Ghana Web. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
- ^ "Cape Coast court orders another election in Assin North". GhanaWeb. 28 July 2021. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- ^ "End of Polls Statement on the Assin North Constituency By-Election – Codeo". Retrieved 14 December 2023.
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