The Osu Traditional Council has urged President Nana Akufo-Addo and Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo to expedite the approval of the anti-LGBTQ bill, warning that any delays could invoke the wrath of God on Ghana.
This call to action follows plans announced by the bill's proponents to protest against the Chief Justice on August 21, 2024, over allegations that she is stalling the transmission of the bill to the President for his assent.
During a courtesy call by the bill's proponents, the Acting President of the Osu Traditional Council, Nuumo Gbelenfo III, addressed the issue.
He emphasised the urgency of the matter and cautioned against any further delays in the bill's approval process.
Nuumo Gbelenfo III stressed that timely action is essential to avoid potential divine repercussions on the nation.
The proponents of the bill have expressed frustration over the perceived lack of progress and are mobilising for a protest to highlight their concerns.
They allege that the Chief Justice has been instrumental in delaying the bill's passage, which has led to growing impatience among supporters.
In his address, Nuumo Gbelenfo III reiterated the council's stance on the matter and called for swift action from both the President and the Chief Justice.
He underscored the importance of aligning legal frameworks with the cultural and moral values of the society, urging the authorities to heed the council's warning and expedite the approval of the bill.
“If it were the norm that marriage was set between people of the same sex, we would have seen our president marry a man. But that is not the case. So I am appealing to the president to ensure that the right thing is done by signing the bill into law in order for Ghana not to incur the wrath of God."
“It is a filthy practice, so we are urging the president and the Chief Justice to do the needful to avert the anger of God," he stated.
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