The Speaker of , , 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 , 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.