Protesters have presented petitions to the Office of Attorney-General and the Office of the Chief Justice to quicken the hearing of anti-LGBTQ+ cases before the Supreme Court to pave way for the President’s accent into law.
The protesters to said the initiative was crucial to protect the innocence of future of Ghanaian children.
Thousands of demonstrators on Tuesday, October 8, took to the streets to protest the prolonged delay in hearing the two cases before the Supreme Court.
The protest, led by proponents of the Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly referred to as the anti-gay bill, witnessed a diverse group of participants, including activists, community leaders, and concerned citizens, all united in their call for swift legislative action.
The protest attracted traditional and religious leaders, politicians, musicians, the youth, head Potters, concerned drivers among others.
The protesters aimed at pushing for the President’s immediate assent to the bill, which has been awaiting action since Parliament passed it on February 28.
The protesters chanted patriotic songs bearing placards with different inscriptions demanding that the Chief Justice and Attorney-General pave the way for the impending verdict for court processes to be held.
The inscriptions include “No more delays uphold Ghanaian values’’ “The delay is a breach of justice’’
‘’The people demand accountability’’, “Ghana’s constitution upholds our faith and families’’ , ‘’No LGBTQ
Fair trials no endless delays’’ among others.
The delays have been further compounded by a Supreme Court ruling on July 17, which postponed judgments on anti-gay cases until all related legal matters are addressed.
Their first port of call was the Attorney-General’s office where a representative received the petition.
Full Text: Petition presented to A-G by protesters against delayed hearing of anti-gay cases
The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram , Samuel Nartey George, who is the lead convener of the family value march said they will push until the narrative is changed.
He reiterated that it is taking too long for President Akufo-Addo to append his signature.
The protesters finally presented the petition to the Office of the Chief Justice demanding a speedy judicial process.
Full Text: Petition presented to CJ by protesters against delayed hearing of anti-gay cases
Some of the protesters said LGBTQ+ is unacceptable in the various Ghanaian communities and they will continue to rise against the act.
The leaders of the protest issued a two-week ultimatum to the chief justice to begin hearing the cases.
