The lawsuits appear to have been one of the blockades to the signing of the bill by President Akufo-Addo - an action that has drawn much controversy
The Supreme Court is set to hear legal arguments for the first time on Wednesday in two lawsuits filed by gender activist Dr. Amanda Odoi and Broadcaster Richard Dela Sky against the constitutionality of the anti-LGBTQ bill passed by Parliament in February.
Ghana's Supreme Court to Consider First Arguments on Anti-LGBTQ Bill Lawsuits on May 8 By Gifty Danso The MPs considered that letter a"This letter only reflects President Akufo-Addo's quest for predominance over other organs of state and that is unacceptable and that must be fought by all persons who love democracy and who cherish the principles and values of the 1992 Constitution," former Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu had said.
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