Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has announced his intention to Mr James Gyakye Quayson as a minister in his next government after victory in the 2024 general elections.

The former president made this known during a recent meeting with Assin North constituents ahead of the scheduled by-election on Tuesday, June 27.

According to the statesman, his decision to have Mr Quayson become a part of his Executive stems from the worth-emulating virtues he poses.

"He is humble, God-fearing, and respects everyone. If God helps me to be president, nothing will stop me from appointing him as a minister," he said.

Mr Mahama added: "Even as an opposition MP, look at what he has been able to do in terms of development from his own pockets. Just imagine what he would do if he becomes a minister," Ghanaweb cited citinewsroom as the original source of John Mahama's quote.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has nominated Mr. Quayson once again as their candidate for the upcoming by-election in Assin North.

The by-election became necessary after the 2020 parliamentary election results in Assin North were annulled due to the discovery that Mr. Quayson held dual citizenship.

The Supreme Court ruled that Gyakye Quayson's name should be removed from Parliament's records, as he was found guilty of holding dual citizenship before filing his candidacy for the 2020 elections.

Parliament subsequently declared the Assin North seat vacant, prompting the Electoral Commission to call for a by-election in the constituency.

Meanwhile, the people of Assin North are expected to elect their MP tomorrow, June 27, 2023.