GOVT’S FIGHT AGAINST ANTI-GAY BILL GOES GUERRILLA AS AG PULLS DIRTY SURPRISE IN COURT

The State changes stance in opposing mandamus application filed by MP challenging inaction on anti-gay bill

In a surprising turn of events, the Government has shifted its position in the legal battle over the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill.

During a court session on Thursday, the State Attorneys announced their intention to contest the mandamus application filed by South Dayi MP, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamakpor.

The State’s new stance, revealed by Principal State Attorney George Tetteh Sackey, came as a shock to all involved, including the judge presiding over the case.

This unexpected move marks a departure from the State’s previous position of not opposing the substantive application but responding on the point of law.

This sudden development has prompted an adjournment of the case to April 29, allowing Dafeamakpor’s legal team led by Nii Kpakpo Samoa Addo to prepare a reply to the State’s affidavit in opposition.

The maneuvering by the State is seen as an attempt to delay action on the anti-gay bill, which has faced controversy and political maneuvering since its passage in Parliament.

Critics have accused President Akufo-Addo’s administration of employing hypocritical tactics to avoid addressing the bill’s fate.

The President’s conflicting statements on gay rights have added to the controversy, with accusations of double-talk and political posturing.

The legal battle surrounding the bill reflects the larger societal debate over LGBTQ rights and the government’s handling of the issue.

As the case continues to unfold with unforeseen twists, questions remain about the State’s motives and the future implications for the anti-gay bill in Ghanaian law.

The next court date on April 29, 2024, promises to reveal further intrigue in this contentious legal saga.