James Gyakye Quayson, the Member of Parliament for Assin North, has displayed unwavering confidence in the justice system as he boldly declared that he harbours no fear of imprisonment should he be found guilty of the charges brought against him.
In a recent interview, Quayson expressed his unwavering faith in Ghana’s justice system as he believes that he will ultimately be exonerated.
Reacting to the possibility of ending up in Nsawam prison if convicted, Quayson responded confidently, stating, “No, why should I? I believe in the justice system. The fundamental thing about any judicial matter is that a person intended to commit that crime. Did he plan it, I have not planned anything of such.”
He added, “My strongest conviction is that this is just a matter of time; when you believe you have done the right thing, you shouldn’t be afraid. I trust the court will deliver a very positive verdict; I trust my lawyers, I trust the conscience of the people.”
Quayson also revealed that he had been utilizing his dual citizenship since 2009 and explained the process through which he obtained it
He explained, “You get your dual citizenship through the Ministry of Interior, where you bring your Canadian passport and Ghanaian passport, and then they give you a green certificate, which is your dual citizenship. From 2009 till the time I became just solely a Ghanaian, I was traveling from Ghana to Canada without a visa.”
He pointed out that Ghanaian authorities recognized him as a dual citizen, adding, “So how can the same person be applying for or renewing his passport and you say I don’t have any other nationality? It doesn’t make sense. Unless they also don’t check their own records. So I don’t fear going to jail at all,” the MP confidently asserted.
Currently, the MP is entangled in a legal battle facing charges of forgery and perjury. The state has brought forth allegations of deceit of a public officer, forgery of passport or travel certificate, knowingly making a false statutory declaration, perjury and false declaration for office against James Gyakye Quayson.
As the legal proceedings unfold, Quayson remains resolute in his belief in the justice system’s ability to vindicate him, expressing optimism for a favourable verdict and relying on the support of his legal team and the conscience of the people.
