Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has denied accusations of attempting to obstruct the passage of the anti-LGBT bill.
He underscored his intent to replace imprisonment, as outlined in the bill, with community service.
In a House session on Wednesday, Afenyo-Markin clarified, stating, “Mr Speaker, I need to emphasize that no attempt whatsoever is being made by me to stall this important bill.”
He expressed a desire for the bill’s passage to reflect unity and consensus among members.
Contrary to accusations, Afenyo-Markin aims for collaborative decision-making within the House.
Previously, he filed a motion for a second consideration of the bill, proposing an amendment to substitute imprisonment with community service.
During a session on February 21, the House proceeded to amend approximately thirteen clauses.
However, when a question was posed about support for the proposed amendment, the majority voted against it.
Following this outcome, Speaker Alban Bagbin instructed Afenyo-Markin to withdraw a similar proposed amendment, which he complied with.