The Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has said the New Patriotic Party (NPP) lacks the credibility to comment on LGBTQ issues.
Speaking on Ekosii Sen on Asempa FM, he argued that the clergy are well informed about developments surrounding the bill and would not be influenced by what he described as propaganda.
Mr. Baidoo maintained that President John Dramani Mahama has been consistent in his stance and has assured that he will assent to the bill when it is duly passed by Parliament.
He stressed that the matter remains a parliamentary process and should not be politicised, adding that the President should only act after the legislative process is completed.
“The NPP lacks the credibility to comment on LGBTQ issues; they should be among the last to engage in such discussions. The clergy is aware of the developments regarding the bill, so they will not be swayed by the NPP’s propaganda. Mahama has assured us that he will support the bill when it is presented to him. He has consistently maintained a firm stance on LGBTQ matters.
“The parliamentary process cannot be halted midway; there have already been discussions regarding the current bill. The President should not interfere with this process; it is best to allow parliamentary procedures to unfold,” he said.
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