Legal practitioner questions anti-LGBTQ+ bill's passage, citing procedural concerns and political motivations

Legal practitioner Adjei Tenkorang has accused the National Democratic Congress NDC caucus in Parliament of rushing the passage of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill for political gains, suggesting that due process may not have been fully followed. Speaking on Angel FM in Kumasi, Tenkorang stated that recent developments surrounding the bill have vindicated concerns previously raised by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. He noted that Akufo-Addo had urged caution and sought legal clarification on whether aspects of the bill conflicted with constitutional human rights protections. Tenkorang also highlighted that President John Dramani Mahama has since raised similar concerns. The lawyer further argued that information suggests the bill may never have formally reached the former president for assent, pointing to uncompleted procedural requirements. He referenced comments attributed to Mahama Ayariga, who reportedly expressed confidence that President Mahama would sign the bill, which Tenkorang said conflicts with statements from the Speaker. Tenkorang questioned how Parliament proceeded with the matter when the Speaker had reportedly indicated it was still under consideration, suggesting the Speaker of Parliament might not have been fully involved in the process and questioning if the rush was for political gain.