Proponents of the Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly referred to as the anti-gay bill, are staging a protest today, Tuesday, October 8, to express frustration over the delays in the bill’s final approval.
The bill, which was passed by Parliament on February 28, has been stuck in limbo awaiting final approval.
What has ignited fresh protests is not only the lack of presidential assent but also a Supreme Court ruling on July 17, which further delayed judgments on related cases. The court decided to postpone any decisions until all associated legal matters are settled—a move that has only heightened tensions.
Samuel Nartey George, a leading advocate for the bill and Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, expressed his frustration over the legal delays in an interview with Citi News monitored by adwoaadubianews. According to George, the Chief Justice holds the power to expedite the process. He emphasized that the Rules of Procedure allow for swift action. “The Chief Justice has the power to demand all parties in the case to file within stipulated timelines. If everyone is taking up to a year to file their documents, it undermines justice,” George said.
He stressed the urgency of the situation, warning that delays risk eroding public confidence in the legal system. “Justice delayed is justice denied,” he remarked, urging the judiciary to take immediate steps to address the growing frustrations.
As tensions rise, today’s protest signals the mounting pressure on both the presidency and the judiciary to deliver a final resolution on the contentious bill, which has deeply divided the nation. For proponents like George and his supporters, every additional day of delay represents not only legal frustration but also a broader battle for what they see as a critical defense of family values.
