The Supreme Court has postponed its decision on the injunction application filed by Dr. Amanda Odoi and Broadcast Journalist, Richard Sky, against the transmission of the anti-LGBTQ bill to the President.
Instead, the court will deliver its ruling on the same day as the final judgment.
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, leading the five-member panel, emphasized the court’s commitment to ensuring a fair trial and swift justice.
Separate rulings were issued on the injunction applications, and the case has been adjourned sine die.
The lawsuits, brought by Richard Dela Sky and Dr. Amanda Odoi, challenge Parliament’s passage of the controversial anti-gay bill.
Richard Sky argues for the bill’s unconstitutionality under the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, seeking a declaration that it violates multiple provisions of the 1992 constitution and fundamental human rights.
Dr. Amanda Odoi raises concerns about specific provisions in the bill and seeks an injunction to halt its transmission to President Akufo-Addo.
During the proceedings, Dr. Ernest Ackon, representing Amanda Odoi, argued that the bill imposes direct charges on public funds, violating Article 108, and criticized the lack of a fiscal impact analysis before sending the bill to the President.
Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame defended the Speaker’s discretion in transmitting bills, contending that it is constitutionally sound and not subject to undue constraints.
Thaddeus Sory, representing the Speaker of Parliament, disputed the necessity of a fiscal impact analysis, arguing it was unfounded given the bill’s contents.
He urged the court to dismiss the application, emphasizing that the transmission process to the President was ongoing and beyond the court’s current jurisdiction.
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo presided over the proceedings involving Richard Dela Sky’s case.