The sponsors of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly referred to as the Anti-Gay Bill, have outlined plans for a peaceful protest march to the Supreme Court.
This action is intended to express their dissatisfaction with the prolonged delay in resolving a case related to the bill.
According to a statement, the bill’s supporters will gather at Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, before marching to the Supreme Court to present a petition to Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame and Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo.
The protest, which aims to push for the swift passage of the bill that has been stalled since Parliament passed it on February 28, 2024, will involve various religious groups and key stakeholders.
Originally scheduled two months ago, the march is part of broader efforts to expedite the process.
This decision to protest follows the Supreme Court’s ruling on July 17, 2024, which deferred judgment on anti-gay cases until all related legal matters are resolved. The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill seeks to criminalize LGBTQ+ activities in Ghana.
As part of the protest, the sponsors intend to petition Chief Justice Torkonoo to set a date for the final ruling, underscoring the ongoing debate surrounding LGBTQ+ rights in the country.