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Over 10,000 residents and supporters of the NDC in Assin North Constituency, on Sunday, May 27, 2023, thronged Assin Breku, the capital to vigil in solidarity with the deposed Member of Parliament, James Gyakye Quayson.
The residents, most draped in red and black attire with red armbands, lit candles and marched through the principal street chanting war songs depicting their displeasure.
The march, organized by the NDC drew party gurus such as Odododiodoo MP, Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye; New Edubiase MP, Abdul Sallam Adams as well as the Central Regional Chairman of the NDC, Prof. Richard Kofi Asiedu. 
Addressing the multitudes, Mr. Edwin Vanderpuye described the decision by the Supreme Court ordering Parliament to expunge James Gyakye Quayson’s name from its records, as nothing but politically-motivated and a way of denying the constituents representation which he said, is a travesty of justice and affront on Ghana’s growing democracy.
He, therefore, urged the people not to let down their guards but to vote massively for the NDC to reflect their anger at the unfair treatment unleashed on them by the NPP government which he said is hiding behind the Supreme Court.
On his part, the Central Regional Chairman of the NDC Prof. Richard Asiedu hinted that the NPP is stockpiling money which they intend to use to persuade the constituents to vote for them citing Kumawu as an example.
He, therefore, entreated the people to collect whatever money and items the NPP will distribute but should own their future by voting massively against them.
Meanwhile, some of the residents expressed disappointment in the NPP and the Supreme for plunging the constituency into an orphanage by removing James Gyakye Quayson as MP for the area.
They contend the court issues have stifled development in the constituency for the past three years as all projects championed by Mr. James Quayson have been stalled.
They, however, pledged to vote for any candidate the NDC will present just to shame the NPP and the government.
