The protest, which condemned Akufo-Addo's decision, began at 10am and lasted for three hours, according to local sources. Hundreds of protestors were seen marching towards the supreme court building.
The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Act would impose prison sentences of up to three years for those simply identifying as LGBTQ. Homosexual acts between men have been illegal in the West African nation since colonial times.
Speaking to the press, George said that the court had taken too long to hear a legal challenge against the bill. "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," he said.
President Nana Akufo-Addo vowed to step down after serving two terms following his decision to refuse to sign the bill into law, citing legal issues and its economic impact, which could cost the country billions in World Bank funding.
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