Barker-Vormawor challenges legitimacy of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill approval
Osagyefo Oliver Barker-Vormawor has raised questions regarding the procedural validity of Parliament's passage of the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. Mr. Barker-Vormawor claimed that only 34 Members of Parliament were present when the bill was approved. He wrote, "Turns out the Anti-LGBTQ bill was passed without a quorum. Only 34 MPs? Hmmm."
The legislation seeks to criminalise LGBTQ+ activities and related advocacy. The bill was reportedly passed with a number of amendments introduced at the committee stage. Revisions include provisions exempting certain categories of professionals and institutions from sanctions under the law, such as lawyers, journalists, and medical professionals. The amendments were introduced in response to concerns raised during parliamentary deliberations and stakeholder engagements.
The revised version of the bill faced strong opposition from the Minority Caucus in Parliament. Minority members argued that the introduction of exemptions suggested that the bill, as initially presented for presidential assent under the previous administration, was flawed. Mr. Barker-Vormawor added, "Over to the President. Cease and desist letter incoming?"
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Osagyefo Oliver Barker-Vormawor is questioning the legitimacy of Parliament's approval of the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. He suggests the bill may have been approved without the required quorum - but what could this mean for the bill's future?
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