I don't fear going to jail at all — NDC MP James Gyakye Quayson speaks

The Member of Parliament for Assin North Constituency, James Gyakye Quayson, has boldly stated that he's not afraid to go to prison.

He accused the government led by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of interfering in his daily trial.

Prior to the by-election in Assin North on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo called on residents of Assin North to reject Gyakye Quayson.

He said Quayson is likely to be implicated by the law for perjury hence voting for him will be a waste of time.

Nana Addo said the residents should not support or vote for individuals who are entangled in legal controversies that may eventually lead them to face imprisonment.

But Gyakye Quayson in an interview on Citi TV affirmed his belief that he will be exonerated from all accusations.

When asked about the possibility of incarceration if found guilty, he said No, why should I? I believe in the justice system. The fundamental thing about any judicial matter is that person intended to commit that crime. Did he plan it, I have not planned anything of such.

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, he added.

Quayson also dismissed any fear of incarceration stating that So I don't fear going to jail at all.

James Gyakye Quayson is facing trial for perjury at the High Court in Accra.

He is facing charges of forgery and perjury in relation to certain alleged offences in the run-up to the 2020 Assin North parliamentary election.

He pleaded not guilty to five counts of forgery of passport or travel certificate, knowingly making a false statutory declaration, perjury, and false declaration for office.

It is the case of the prosecution that Quayson allegedly made a false statement to the Passport Office that he did not hold a passport to another country when he applied for a Ghanaian Passport.

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