Speaker of Parliament Granted Seven Days to Respond in Anti-LGBTQ+ Case1 min read

The Supreme Court has granted a seven-day extension for the Speaker of Parliament’s legal team to submit their defense in the ongoing Richard Sky lawsuit challenging the anti-LGBTQ+ bill.

Both the Speaker and the Attorney General missed the initial deadline for their submissions.

In seeking the extension, the Speaker’s attorney, Raphael Banaangman, clarified that the delay was not a sign of disrespect to the court and requested that the court not penalize his client for the oversight.

Meanwhile, attorneys from the Attorney General’s office stated they could only file their defense once Parliament provides a fiscal impact analysis of the bill.

Richard Sky’s legal representatives did not oppose the extension but emphasized that they are not to blame for the delays in this case.

Following the proceedings, Paa Kwesi Abaidoo, representing Richard Sky, expressed concerns about being wrongly labeled as the cause of the delay.

He reiterated that until the defendants file their statements, the plaintiffs cannot prepare their own issues for the court.

This latest development underscores the ongoing complexities and delays surrounding the case, highlighting the challenges faced by all parties involved.