ANTI-LGBTQ+ BILL: SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT FACES CONTEMPT CHARGES

Dr. Odoi is one of two citizens who have sued the Speaker of Parliament and the Attorney General regarding the anti-LGBTQ+ bill.

She maintained that the Speaker has been served with all relevant court processes, including an injunction application to halt Parliament’s consideration of the law.

Despite this, she claims that the Speaker allowed the bill to proceed to its Second Reading in Parliament.

She argued, “that by his conduct in directing or causing Parliament to proceed to a Second Reading of the Bill, in full knowledge of the pending suit and related interlocutory injunction application, the Respondent has disregarded and disrespected the authority of this Court. That such disregard interferes with the outcome of the pending litigation, brings the administration of justice into disrepute, and undermines public confidence in the judicial system.”

Dr. Odoi believes that imposing sanctions on the Speaker would uphold the dignity of the court.