One of the backers of the recently approved anti-LGBTQ+ bill in Parliament, Rockson Dafeamekpor, has announced his plan to initiate legal action against President Akufo-Addo if he does not sign the bill within 14 days.

The Member of Parliament for South Dayi expressed his determination to bring the matter before the Supreme Court to compel President Akufo-Addo to fulfill his constitutional obligations.

In an interview on JoyNews' AM Show on Thursday, March 7, Mr. Dafeamekpor underscored that he and his fellow sponsors remain steadfast in their commitment to seeing the bill enacted into law.

"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," he said.

Additionally, the legislator dismissed Richard Dela Sky's lawsuit against Parliament in the Supreme Court regarding the passage of the Anti-LGBTQ+ bill, asserting that it is destined to fail.

He argued that since the bill has not yet become law, Sky cannot file a lawsuit against it. According to Dafeamekpor, the Supreme Court should outrightly dismiss the lawsuit.

"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 controversial bill, passed unanimously by legislators on February 28, 2024, proposes a three-to-five-year jail term for individuals promoting or sponsoring LGBTQ activities.

Those found engaging in such activities could face a minimum sentence of 6 months and a maximum of 3 years.

Despite mounting pressure from Members of Parliament, President Akufo-Addo has expressed his intention to withhold assent until the court issues a ruling on the matter.