Seasoned Journalist, Kwesi Pratt Jnr. and the former Head of Monitoring Unit at the Forestry Commission, Charles Owusu on Friday, June 23, clashed over the Assin North by-election where the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) will be going head-to-head on Tuesday, June 27, hoping their candidates win the election.
With the NDC, the deposed Member of Parliament for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson, will be contesting the seat again on the party's ticket and with the NPP, Charles Opoku will be contesting for the party.
However, there is a criminal charge against Mr. Gyakye Quayson as the Attorney General has filed a case in court.
Speaking on Peace FM's morning show "Kokrokoo", Charles Owusu appealed to the electorates at Assin North to vote massively for the NPP candidate and asked that they place Mr. Gyakye Quayson aside.
He made further statements to suggest that Mr. Gyakye Quayson doesn't stand a second chance in the constituency.
But Kwesi Pratt, taking his turn to comment on the by-election, condemned any person who makes statements in connection with the court case against the former Assin North MP.
According to him, anyone who comments to determine whether or not Mr. Gyakye Quayson is guilty of the charges against him risks being cited for contempt of court, something that Charles Owusu took immediate exception to as he replied Mr. Pratt that he hadn't said anything contemptuous.
"If someone is processed for court on criminal charges and you come on air to say he is guilty or not, you have breached the law. It's straightforward contempt!...You have no right whatsoever to make any suggestions about the outcome of the case," Kwesi Pratt insisted.
Source: Ameyaw Adu Gyamfi/Peacefmonline.com/Ghana
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This Owusu guy an arm robber like dat is walking free because he is npp supporter if not someone who has a land in a forest reserve won’t be talking rubbish because he think if npp leaves power he will faced de music but he cannot run away because npp will leave office come rain or shine come 2024
Charles Owusu must remember that stealing of Achimota Forest is a crime which can land one in a jail. He should stop jubilating of Gyakye Quayson issue which is a mere political witch hunt. Charles Owusu must remember that a day will come where a change of government will take place.
@Kwame, are you concerned about the money the state will waste on another by-election? Another by-election will rather be a waste of money than the so-called vote buying “development “ the politicians will send there.
So disgraceful Kwesi Pratt. You claimed Charles Owusu said the guy will be jailed and you said it was contemptious, but you failed to comment on what Mahama said to the effect that the guy won't go to jail. Double standards.
Be wise,smart ,relevant Now and demand for more development projects by voting for Quayeson. Therefore a vote for Quayeson will mean. 1. KEEP ALIVE THE SPIRIT OF INSTANT AND CONTINOUS DEVELOPMENTS BECAUSE OF A POSSIBLE/Potential/ because of another court issue against Quayeson 2. CONTINUATION OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. 3. ASSIN NORTH WILL CONTINUE TO BECOME CENTRE OF ATTRACTION To politician and Media in GHANA. 4. MORE GOODIES FROM CENTRAL GOVERNMENT TO THE GOOD PEOPLE OF ASSIN NORTH.
A vote for Quayeson will mean. 1.POSSIBLE/Another BY ELECTION because of another court issue against Quayeson 2. CONTINUATION OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. 3. ASSIN NORTH WILL CONTINUE TO BECOME CENTRE OF ATTRACTION IN GHANA. 4. MORE GOODIES FROM CENTRAL GOVERNMENT TO THE GOOD PEOPLE OF ASSIN NORTH. 5. VOTE FOR QUAYESON TO KEEP ALIVE THE SPIRIT OF INSTANT AND CONTINOUS DEVELOPMENTS BECAUSE OF A POSSIBLE/Potential/ANOTHER BYE ELECTION.