I’ll Sue Akufo-Addo If he Doesn't Sign Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill - Rockson Dafeamekpor
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The Member of Parliament representing South Dayi is not mincing his words. He made it clear in an interview that he and his co-sponsors are resolute in their mission to see the bill transformed into law. This determination is underlined by his preparedness to drag the President to the Supreme Court to ensure that he fulfills his constitutional obligations.
Quoting Mr. Dafeamekpor from the interview: "As soon as we remit this to his office, time will begin to count and after 14 days if he doesn’t exercise responsibility, I’m going back to the Supreme Court to compel him to perform his constitutional function. I will suit the President."
Dafeamekpor also voiced his dismissal of Richard Dela Sky's legal challenge against the bill in the Supreme Court. He argued that since the bill has not yet been enacted, any attempt to litigate its legality is premature.
The MP confidently stated, "It will fail because the law is very definite on such a matter. My position is grounded in law and I am confident of this. I expect the Supreme Court to throw it away. The Bill is not yet a law. It is part of a calculated agenda to delay it.
The Bill and Its Implications
After years of deliberation, the bill proposing strict penalties for LGBTQ+ activities was unanimously approved by legislators on February 28, 2024. With mounting pressure on President Akufo-Addo to sign the bill into law, a standoff has emerged.
The bill suggests harsh penalties, including a three-to-five-year imprisonment for those promoting LGBTQ activities and a minimum sentence of 6 months to a maximum of 3 years for individuals engaging in such practices.
As it stands now, the president has chosen to withhold his assent pending a judicial ruling on the matter.
Related To This: Akufo-Addo Puts Assent to Anti-LGBT+ Bill on Hold
The Member of Parliament representing South Dayi is not mincing his words. He made it clear in an interview that he and his co-sponsors are resolute in their mission to see the bill transformed into law. This determination is underlined by his preparedness to drag the President to the Supreme Court to ensure that he fulfills his constitutional obligations.
Quoting Mr. Dafeamekpor from the interview: "As soon as we remit this to his office, time will begin to count and after 14 days if he doesn’t exercise responsibility, I’m going back to the Supreme Court to compel him to perform his constitutional function. I will suit the President."
Dafeamekpor also voiced his dismissal of Richard Dela Sky's legal challenge against the bill in the Supreme Court. He argued that since the bill has not yet been enacted, any attempt to litigate its legality is premature.
The MP confidently stated, "It will fail because the law is very definite on such a matter. My position is grounded in law and I am confident of this. I expect the Supreme Court to throw it away. The Bill is not yet a law. It is part of a calculated agenda to delay it.
The Bill and Its Implications
After years of deliberation, the bill proposing strict penalties for LGBTQ+ activities was unanimously approved by legislators on February 28, 2024. With mounting pressure on President Akufo-Addo to sign the bill into law, a standoff has emerged.
The bill suggests harsh penalties, including a three-to-five-year imprisonment for those promoting LGBTQ activities and a minimum sentence of 6 months to a maximum of 3 years for individuals engaging in such practices.
As it stands now, the president has chosen to withhold his assent pending a judicial ruling on the matter.
Related To This: Akufo-Addo Puts Assent to Anti-LGBT+ Bill on Hold
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