Bagbin Seeks Attorney General’s Advice to Fast-Track Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Speaker of Parliament seeks Attorney General’s advice to fast-track passage of controversial bill in 2025
- Bagbin criticizes former President Akufo-Addo for refusing to assent to the bill, calling it unconstitutional
- Plans to consult the new Attorney General to expedite the bill’s resubmission for presidential assent
- Declares commitment to passing the bill this year, labeling it as "anti-God" and non-negotiable
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has declared his intention to seek advice from the new Attorney General and Minister for Justice regarding the stalled Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill.
Speaking to the Ghanaian community in Côte d’Ivoire on January 26, 2025, Bagbin criticized former President Akufo-Addo for refusing to assent to the bill after it was passed by Parliament, calling the move unconstitutional.
“The LGBTQ bill was passed by Parliament, but the former president refused to assent to it, which was unconstitutional. There is no law allowing the president to refuse or fail to assent to a bill passed by Parliament. Parliament holds the authority to pass laws, not the president. That decision was wrong, and you all punished him for it,” Bagbin remarked.
The Speaker reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring the bill becomes law in 2025, stressing its importance and urgency.
“I will write to the new Attorney General and Minister for Justice for his input, so we can resend the bill to the new president for assent. It won’t take long—this will be passed this year. It’s anti-God, and nobody should take me lightly on this. I am prepared to risk my life for it,” he stated.
