We will not accept any further delays in approving the anti-gay bill – Minority Caucus

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has issued a stern warning, asserting that it will not entertain any further delays in the approval of the bill concerning the promotion of proper human sexual rights and Ghanaian family values, colloquially known as the anti-gay bill.

In response to Deputy Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s motion for a second consideration of the bill, specifically proposing amendments to replace imprisonment with community service, the House was prompted to resume discussions on the bill’s clauses.

Minority Chief Whip, Governs Agbodza, emphasized the need for Afenyo-Markin to conclude any consultations regarding his proposed amendments before Wednesday. Agbodza cautioned that any actions perceived as prolonging the process beyond that deadline would not be tolerated by the Minority Caucus.

“We should also be clear in our minds that we will not unduly always find a reason to postpone the progress of this bill to another day. Because, as we said the other day, everything that he [Afenyo-Markin] has raised in his proposal, he took about an hour here speaking about it, but he keeps giving reasons why we cannot deal with it. So we are giving him ample time to do the consultation because there will be no more filibustering after Wednesday.”

This firm stance by the Minority Caucus underscores their commitment to advancing the bill without unnecessary delays, signaling their determination to see it through to completion within the stipulated timeframe. It reflects the gravity of the issue at hand and the importance placed on the timely enactment of legislation addressing human rights and societal values.