Thousands of demonstrators on Tuesday, October 8, took to the streets to protest the prolonged delay in the approval of the anti-gay bill. 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 aims to push for the president’s immediate assent to the bill, which has been awaiting action since Parliament passed it on February 28. 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.
Meanwhile, the bill’s lead advocate and Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, in an interview stressed that the Chief Justice has the authority to fast-track the resolution of the matter if she deems it necessary.
