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Unpacking the Gyakye Quayson verdict:
The reasoning behind that judgment is very disappointing. When you read the judgment you will realize that the courts ignored the issues before them. - Mahama Ayariga, MP, Bawku Central #PMExpress

The MP for Kumawu was introduced to Parliament today. The first time that took place was him taking his oath of office and his oath of allegiance. It was today that he swore that he owed allegiance to Ghana and no other country. - Mahama Ayariga, MP, Bawku Central #PMExpress

The issue of when you pick nomination forms to when the elections are conducted are matters of the Electoral Commission. - Mahama Ayariga, MP, Bawku Central #PMExpress

The Supreme Court has no mandate when it comes to filing nominations and other things. Article 94 of the Constitution doesn't talk about eligibility to contest elections but qualifications to become an MP. - Mahama Ayariga, MP, Bawku Central #PMExpress

There are no specific legislative provisions on qualification in the People's Representation Act. There is a vacuum. - Mahama Ayariga, MP, Bawku Central #PMExpress

The Supreme Court is the final arbiter not because they are the wisest but because there has to be an end in litigation. - Kwaku Paintsil, Managing Partner, Paintsil and Co #PMExpress

It is true that the Representation of the People's Act doesn't make specific provisions on qualification but what the Supreme Court did was to make an interpretation of the laws. - Kwaku Paintsil, Managing Partner, Paintsil and Co #PMExpress

The Electoral Commission despite being independent is under the supervision of the Supreme Court. - Kwaku Paintsil, Managing Partner, Paintsil and Co #PMExpress

Everybody has a specific role in the constitution. Election Petitions are specifically the responsibility of the High Court. The Supreme Court has the responsibility for interpreting the Constitution. - Mahama Ayariga, MP, Bawku Central #PMExpress

You become a Member of Parliament at the point of being sworn in and not when you pick up nominations. - Mahama Ayariga, MP, Bawku Central #PMExpress

Citizenship goes with allegiance and people with dual citizenship must be limited in holding certain sensitive positions. - Kwaku Paintsil, Managing Partner, Paintsil and Co #PMExpress

There are consequences for every decision and I think the laws we have are not punitive enough for such issues. - Kwaku Paintsil, Managing Partner, Paintsil and Co #PMExpress

It is too expensive for us as a country to sit and allow matters to drag to a point that is beyond recovery. - Kwaku Paintsil, Managing Partner, Paintsil and Co #PMExpress