Alban Bagbin is the Speaker of Parliament
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has criticised both the Executive and Judicial branches of government for setting dangerous precedents in the country’s democracy.
Speaking about the controversy surrounding the vacant seats on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, Bagbin called out President Akufo-Addo’s refusal to receive and assent to the anti-LGBTQ bill passed by Parliament, calling it a ‘violation of the constitution.’
Bagbin explained that President Akufo-Addo’s rejection of the bill was unfounded.
“…this was exhibited by the President’s refusal to even receive the LGBTQ+ bill duly processed and passed by parliament without any legal basis. The judiciary’s support of this action by receiving and processing a lawsuit on this matter is concerning. These are dangerous precedents in our democratic journey.
“Both the president and the judiciary have violated the constitution and should take the opportunity to confess and repent to seek forgiveness,” he stressed.
Speaker Bagbin also criticised parliamentarians for using the Supreme Court to undermine Parliament.
He expressed disappointment in the recent situation where the NPP caucus filed a lawsuit at the Supreme Court, criticising them for not remaining loyal to Parliament.
“Parliamentarians, who should be loyal to Parliament rather than the Supreme Court, turn to the Supreme Court at the slightest opportunity to undermine Parliament. This could be one of the reasons why Parliament and its members are not respected and are treated with disdain,” he lamented.
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