Barker-Vormawor challenges legitimacy of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill approval
๐ Ghana โข by iamkingvinis โข May 31, 2026
Private legal practitioner and activist Osagyefo Oliver Barker-Vormawor has raised questions regarding the procedural validity of Parliamentโs recent passage of the controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, suggesting that the legislation may have been approved without the constitutionally required quorum.
In a post shared on Facebook, Mr Barker-Vormawor claimed that only 34 Members of Parliament were present when the bill was approved, suggesting that the decision may fall short of constitutional procedural requirements.
โTurns out the Anti-LGBTQ bill was passed without a quorum. Only 34 MPs? Hmmm,โ he wrote, adding: โOver to the President. Cease and desist letter incoming?โ
His comments have since circulated widely on social media, intensifying debate over both the legality and legitimacy of the legislative process used to pass the bill.
The legislation, which seeks to criminalise LGBTQ+ activities and related advocacy, was reportedly passed by Parliament with a number of amendments introduced at the committee stage.
Among the revisions are provisions exempting certain categories of professionals and institutions from sanctions under the law.
In a post shared on Facebook, Mr Barker-Vormawor claimed that only 34 Members of Parliament were present when the bill was approved, suggesting that the decision may fall short of constitutional procedural requirements.
โTurns out the Anti-LGBTQ bill was passed without a quorum. Only 34 MPs? Hmmm,โ he wrote, adding: โOver to the President. Cease and desist letter incoming?โ
His comments have since circulated widely on social media, intensifying debate over both the legality and legitimacy of the legislative process used to pass the bill.
The legislation, which seeks to criminalise LGBTQ+ activities and related advocacy, was reportedly passed by Parliament with a number of amendments introduced at the committee stage.
Among the revisions are provisions exempting certain categories of professionals and institutions from sanctions under the law.
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