Ghanaian politics has been rocked by a recent controversy surrounding the Member of Parliament for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson, who has been accused of holding dual citizenship at the time of his election. The case has been ongoing since 2020, and has left many Ghanaians divided on the issue.
Recently, US-based Ghanaian lawyer and scholar, Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare (Kwaku Azar), made a cryptic Facebook post in Twi, which translates loosely to “hatred has no medicine”. Although he did not mention any names, it is widely believed that the post was directed at those who are accusing Quayson of not treating the court properly by being absent from court proceedings.
The Chief Justice of Ghana, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, has expressed her concerns over Quayson’s continued absence from court proceedings, describing it as irregular. She emphasized the importance of treating the court properly when asking for discretion. This has prompted many to question the integrity of the judicial system and the constitutional requirements for holding public office.
The ongoing controversy has left Ghanaians divided, with some calling for due process to be followed and others criticizing the handling of the case. The case highlights the importance of due process in politics and the need for public officials to adhere to constitutional requirements.
The case has sparked a renewed interest in dual citizenship and the treatment of public officials in Ghana. The ongoing controversy surrounding James Gyakye Quayson has left many Ghanaians divided and reignited the debate on dual citizenship and the treatment of public officials in Ghana.
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