The Minority in Parliament has again boycotted Tuesday’s parliamentary sitting in support of the Assin North MP James Gyakye Quayson.
The newly sworn MP James Quayson is to appear before the court regarding his ongoing criminal trial.
Mr. Quayson is facing five charges — deceit of a public officer, forgery of a passport or travel certificate, knowingly making a false statement, perjury, and false declaration for office.
The court is expected to deliver its ruling on an application for a stay of proceedings filed by lawyers of the Assin North MP.
This is the second time the Minority has boycotted Parliamentary sitting. The first time it was to support two of their caucus members — the Minority Leader Cassiel Ato Forson and the Assin North MP James Quayson.
Meanwhile, the Majority Leader, Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu, has described as unfortunate the Minority’s decision to absent themselves from sittings.
Also, the People’s National Convention (PNC) expressed concerns about the Minority in Parliament’s decision to boycott proceedings in solidarity with caucus members.
The party urged Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta to take action by surcharging all absentee Minority members on the days they are absent from the House.