Parliament petitions Chief Justice for swift resolution of anti-LGBTQ+ bill cases
Parliament has formally urged Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo to expedite the hearing of cases related to the anti-LGBTQI+ bill.
In a petition submitted on Friday, March 28, Parliament’s legal representatives emphasized the significant public interest surrounding these cases and stressed the importance of a prompt resolution to ease tensions among Ghanaians.
The petition stressed the precedence set by the recent hearing of MP for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor’s case and highlighted the need for consistency in addressing similar legal matters.
“It will accordingly be appreciated if the parties are given a very early date to expedite the hearing of the applications pending before the court. We trust that as the applications raise matters of public interest, you will give our letter the attention it deserves.”
The petition specifically referenced ongoing lawsuits filed by Richard Dela Sky and Dr. Amanda Odoi, both challenging the anti-LGBTQ+ bill on grounds of constitutional violations of homosexual rights.
Below is the petition.