The lead sponsor of the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, Sam George, has expressed frustration over the Supreme Court's delay in hearing two cases related to the bill.
He argues that these cases, which could impact both the legislature and executive, should be prioritised for a swift determination. "There is no matter before the Supreme Court that is more important than determining a matter that affects both legislature and executive.
Therefore, we believe this must be primus inter pares," he said on Friday after filing his nomination.
The Supreme Court declined to rule on applications seeking to injunct Parliament from transmitting the bill to the President and promised an expedited hearing of the substantive case.
The cases of Amanda Odoi and that of Richard Dela Sky have been pending since July, with the Supreme Court yet to begin hearings.
Mr George emphasised that the Supreme Court should handle the matter urgently, citing a previous judgment by Justice Yonny Kulendi that aligns with the issues raised in the current cases brought forward by Amanda Odoi and Richard Dela Sky. "We believe that and hold the view that in light of the judgement of the Supreme Court in that case which deals extensively with the same matters raised by Amanda Odoi and Richard Dela Sky, Chief Justice must empanel the Supreme Court and determine the matter in tandem with what her colleagues in that panel have done," he said.
He also announced the postponement of a planned demonstration against the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkonoo, shifting it from September 17 to October 8, due to a political event scheduled for tomorrow.
against the Electoral Commission.
The Judicial Service of Ghana has refuted claims that the Chief Justice is delaying the determination of the cases.
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