Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has made a significant pledge that he will sign the anti-LGBTQI Bill into law if the Supreme Court deems it constitutional.
This stance is crucial in the ongoing debate over the Bill.
Speaking at a media engagement in Accra on Sunday, Bawumia emphasized the importance of adhering to the constitutional ruling on the Bill.
“This is very, very important.
The Bill is currently before the Supreme Court, addressing challenges regarding its constitutionality,” Bawumia said.
“Once the Supreme Court rules that it is constitutional, signing it into law should be automatic.
There should be no hesitation or debate on the matter.”
The Supreme Court, in an ongoing process, has yet to make a final decision on the Bill. On July 17, the Court deferred its ruling on a request to prevent Parliament from transmitting the Bill to the presidency, with the case adjourned indefinitely.
This ongoing process keeps the public engaged and informed.
This decision follows the significant applications for an interlocutory injunction filed by Dr. Amanda Odoi and broadcast journalist Richard Sky, both challenging the Bill’s passage.
Their actions have had a significant impact on the ongoing debate over the Bill.
Dr. Amanda Odoi is seeking a restraining order to prevent the Bill from being sent to President Akufo-Addo for approval.
She has raised concerns about specific provisions within the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill.
Richard Sky is contesting the Bill’s constitutionality, arguing that it infringes upon several provisions of the 1992 Constitution.
Sky’s lawsuit seeks various reliefs, including a declaration that the Speaker of Parliament violated constitutional provisions by allowing the Bill to pass.
Both cases are still pending as the Supreme Court reviews the Bill’s alignment with constitutional standards.
