Proponents of the Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly known as the anti-gay bill, have held a protest, on Tuesday, October 8, to vent their frustration over delays in the bill’s final approval.
The protest seeks to pressure the president to promptly sign the bill, which has been awaiting his assent since Parliament passed it on February 28.
These delays were further exacerbated by a Supreme Court ruling on July 17, which deferred decisions on anti-gay cases until all related legal issues are resolved.
In an interview, Samuel Nartey George, the lead advocate of the bill and Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, emphasized that the Chief Justice has the power to expedite the process if deemed necessary.
“The Chief Justice has the authority to require all parties in the case to file their documents within the timelines set by the Rules of Procedure, such as submitting a statement of claim within 14 days,” Samuel Nartey George stated. “This is clearly outlined, and it’s within the Chief Justice’s power to enforce.
SOURCE: Obikyere Abigail Seyram
