The criminal trial involving the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson, has been adjourned to Thursday, July 6.

The adjournment was necessary due to Quayson's recent swearing-in ceremony in Parliament following his victory in the by-election.

On Tuesday, Quayson's lawyers were set to present a motion for a stay of execution as part of their appeal filed at the court of appeal. However, prior to the hearing, Parliament sent a letter to the court informing them about the swearing-in ceremony.

Both the Prosecution and defence agreed to request an adjournment, which the court granted, rescheduling the proceedings for July 6.

After the hearing, Abraham Amaliba, the Head of Legal Affairs for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), expressed satisfaction with the decision to adjourn the case. He also supported the calls for the Attorney General to enter a Nolle prosequi in the matter.

Deputy Attorney-General, Alfred Tuah Yeboah, who did not oppose the adjournment request, expressed hope that the practice of parliament issuing excuse letters for the accused would not become a regular occurrence during the trial.