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The judge adjourned the case on June 10 to hear the arguments of Mr. Ayariga's lawyers against the charges against him.
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A high court in Accra ruled that Central Bawku MP Mahama Ayariga was to stand trial whenever he was obliged to do so.
Judge Afia Botwe on Tuesday rejected a certificate issued by the Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye, informing the court that the MP had work to do in Parliament.
The MP was seized of two cases concerning the purchase of ambulances for his constituents and tax evasion.
Previously, Mr. Ayariga had written to the Special Prosecutor to clarify that he could not appear in court because of parliamentary procedure.
His lawyer, Godwin Tamakloe, told court Tuesday that Mr. Ayariga was not available.
Judge Botwe said that the case could not progress without the member having handed the lawyers up to 1 pm to make sure he was present.
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The MP appeared in court 10 hours before 1 pm, with his lawyers presenting a certificate issued by the Speaker of the Parliament informing the court that the MP had parliamentary work.
But Judge Botwe said that it was not tenable because Mr. Ayariga was not a court witness and the state attorneys had not attempted to serve him a sentence. judiciary process.
She concluded that he had been duly charged and served and that he would therefore have no excuse for failing to appear in court whenever it would be necessary.
The judge adjourned the case on June 10 to hear the arguments of Mr. Ayariga's lawyers against the charges against him.
The minority leader, Haruna Iddrisu, who was reacting to the decision, said it would affect the work of Parliament. He also indicated his intention to challenge the decision in the Supreme Court.
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