The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George, has expressed concerns over court cases he intimates are delaying the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill.
The key proponent of the bill says the Supreme Court’s inability to constitute a panel to address legal challenges against the bill is frustrating.
The proposed legislation, which seeks to criminalise and regulate LGBTQ+ activities and advocacy in Ghana, has ignited widespread public debate and drawn opposition through legal channels.
George argues that the Supreme Court’s delay in ruling on these challenges is hampering the effective operation of both the legislative and executive branches of government.
He emphasised the urgency of resolving the issues, warning that the implications are far-reaching.
George called on the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkonoo, to prioritise the hearing and resolution of the cases, underlining their direct impact on national governance and decision-making.
“There is no matter before the Supreme Court that is more important than a determination on this matter which stays the hands of both the legislature and the executive. There is no case before the Supreme Court of Ghana today that affects both the legislature and executive for which reason there was a quorum judgment in support by his lordship Justice Yoni Kulendi.
“We believe that and hold the view that in light of the judgment of the Supreme Court in that case, which deals extensively with the same matters raised by Amanda Odoi and Richard Dela Sky, the Chief Justice must empanel the Supreme Court and determine the matter in tandem with what her colleagues in that panel have done,” he stated.
