The case involving the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson, has been adjourned by the High Court in Accra.

A ruling on the application for a stay of proceedings will be delivered on July 11.

On Thursday, July 6, the legal team representing the embattled MP filed an application requesting the court to stay the proceedings.

This would allow the Court of Appeal to hear their appeal seeking a review of the trial judge's decision to conduct the case on a day-to-day basis.

Tsatsu Tsikata, the lead counsel for the defense, argued that not granting the stay of proceedings would be prejudging the appeal.

The prosecution, led by Godfred Dame, opposed the application.

Meanwhile, the Minority in Parliament chose to boycott Thursday's sitting in a show of solidarity with two members of their caucus.

The Minority Leader, and James Gyakye Quayson, the MP for Assin North, were both scheduled to appear in court that day for their ongoing cases.

Dr. Ato Forson is currently facing criminal charges 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.

On the other hand, James Gyakye Quayson is undergoing trial at the High Court in Accra on charges of forgery and perjury. These charges stem from alleged offenses during the lead-up to the 2020 Assin North parliamentary election.

The Minority expressed unwavering support for their colleagues in a brief statement, highlighting their unity by abstaining from participating in parliamentary proceedings for the day.

“This is the beginning of a series of actions that the Caucus will be embarking on to end the ongoing persecution of the Minority Leader himself, the Hon. James Gyakye Quayson and the Hon. Collins Dauda.”