Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has criticized both President Akufo-Addo and the judiciary, accusing them of undermining the Constitution by stalling the passage of the Anti-LGBTQ Bill.
The Bill which was passed by Parliament and now awaits presidential assent.
According to Mr. Bagbin, the judiciary's acceptance and processing of case related to the bill, coupled with the president’s alleged refusal to accept it, sets a concerning precedent in Ghana’s democratic journey.
At a press conference on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, Speaker Bagbin expressed disappointment over the increasing tendency of stakeholders, including members of Parliament, to turn to the Supreme Court to resolve legislative issues.
Mr. Bagbin specifically took issue with the judiciary's role in processing suits on the LGBTQ Bill, which he claimed the President also refused to receive.