By The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has expressed concerns regarding President Akufo-Addo’s directive to Parliament to halt the transmission of the anti-gay bill for his assent.
The Office of the President, in a letter dated March 18, 2024, requested Parliament to refrain from sending the anti-gay bill to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. This decision, as stated by Nana Bediatuo Asante, the Secretary to the President, was prompted by the acknowledgment of two pending applications for an order of interlocutory injunction before the Supreme Court. These applications aim to prevent Parliament from sending the Bill to the President and to restrain the President from signifying his assent to the Bill until the matter is finally determined.
In a statement signed by Nana Bediatuo on Monday, the Office of the President disclosed that the Attorney-General had informed the President via a letter dated March 18, 2024, that he had been duly served with both applications.
However, during his ‘Building Ghana Tour,’ Mr. Mahama criticized the Presidency, arguing that the President’s Secretary lacks the authority to issue such directives, as Parliament operates independently.
He emphasized that the action showed disrespect towards Parliament and its Clerk, undermining the principles of good governance.
Mahama affirmed the NDC’s commitment to adhering to laws and proper constitutional processes if elected.
