The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam Nartey George, has accused Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo of unnecessarily delaying the hearing of the anti-LGBTQ+ case currently before the Supreme Court. He claimed that the Chief Justice is being selective in her administration of justice.

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After leading a march in Accra on Tuesday, October 8, Sam George addressed journalists, expressing his frustration with the prolonged assent of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill. He stated, “We are demanding that the Chief Justice stops being selective in the dispensation of justice. We are demanding that the Chief Justice stop abusing her office and her power.

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She is using her power capriciously and maliciously and that has been warned and prevented in Article 296 of the Constitution.“The Supreme Court made reference to having and I quote, ‘an early trial’ assuring us that it will work expeditiously to hear and rule on these matters in a timely manner.

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“Unfortunately, over 10 weeks later, there is no indication of any schedule or actions to execute an early trial that will protect our rights as citizens to timely and efficient justice delivery in this instance.”He also referenced a prior assurance from the Supreme Court regarding an "early trial," emphasizing their commitment to hear and rule on the matter promptly.

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However, he lamented that over ten weeks have passed without any signs of scheduling or actions aimed at facilitating a timely trial, which he believes is crucial for ensuring citizens’ rights to efficient justice.Sam George’s march on Tuesday was organized to protest what he perceives as delays in the adjudication of anti-LGBTQ+ cases.

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