The Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has retracted all amendments he had put forth for the anti-gay bill after failing to garner support for approval from the House.
Afenyo-Markin had initiated a motion to amend 20 clauses in the anti-LGBT bill.
However, during Wednesday’s session, a question was posed to the House about their stance on the proposed amendments, with the majority voting against them.
Facing resistance, Afenyo-Markin suggested a secret vote to gauge support, expressing the belief that his colleagues were hesitant to openly endorse his proposals.
Despite his recommendation, the Speaker disregarded it and instructed Afenyo-Markin to withdraw a similar proposed amendment, which he complied with.
Afenyo-Markin’s opposition primarily centers around a provision that could lead to the imprisonment of individuals accused of engaging in or promoting LGBT activities.