Demonstration against Chief Justice over delayed hearing of cases on anti-gay bill underway.

Protesters have gathered at the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange (Circle) to express their discontent with the Supreme Court’s delay in hearing cases related to the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. The demonstrators argue that addressing these cases is critical to safeguarding the innocence of Ghanaian children.

Currently, there are two anti-LGBTQ+ cases pending before the Supreme Court that have yet to be scheduled for hearing. According to the Registrar of the Supreme Court, Justice Ellen Ofer-Ayeh, the delay is due to the failure of the parties involved to file the necessary legal processes. However, Mr. Sam George contends that Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has the authority to compel the parties to take action. The demonstration, he explains, aims to put pressure on the Chief Justice to prioritize the cases.

Mr. George emphasized that the protest is non-partisan and is being held for the protection of children’s innocence. He added that the initiative has garnered support from various groups, including the Chief Imam, and is being conducted under the national flag without any party affiliations.

In a related development, the Greater Accra Regional Secretariat of the Pentecostal and Charismatic Council has announced a "Family Values March" scheduled for October 8. The event will be a peaceful demonstration against what they describe as the "delay in the court process" regarding the anti-gay bill, which they hope will eventually be signed into law by the President.

In an invitation letter, the Greater Regional Chairman, Apostle Enoch Osafo, urged all pastors and congregations to participate, stressing that the march aims to protect the innocence of children and expedite the legal proceedings surrounding the bill.