Parliament passed the Bill on February 28, 2024
Thousands of protesters took to the streets to demand action on the prolonged delay in the approval of the anti-gay bill.
The peaceful march, led by proponents of the Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill—commonly referred to as the anti-gay bill—featured a diverse group of participants, including activists, community leaders, and concerned citizens, as well as religious and traditional leaders, all united in their call for swift legislative action.
Presenting a petition to the office of the Attorney General and Chief Justice, lead advocate and Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, demanded expedited hearings for the two cases within the next two weeks. He also called for steps to ensure that the rulings on these cases are readily available to inform the completion of the national legislative processes regarding the Pro-Family Values Bill this year.
The Family Values March began at the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange, with thousands of concerned citizens wielding placards to express their displeasure over the prolonged delay in the approval of the anti-gay bill.
At the start of the march, religious and traditional leaders prayed and poured libation for its success.
The protest aims to urge the president to grant immediate assent to the bill, which has been awaiting action since Parliament passed it on February 28.
