Barker-Vormawor Questions Quorum in Passage of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a private legal practitioner and activist, has raised concerns regarding the procedural validity of Parliament's recent passage of the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. He claims that only 34 Members of Parliament were present during the vote, which may indicate that the bill was passed without the constitutionally required quorum. His comments, made on social media, have sparked significant debate about the legality and legitimacy of the legislative process. The bill aims to criminalize LGBTQ+ activities and advocacy, but the revised version includes exemptions for certain professionals, such as lawyers, journalists, and medical practitioners, from facing sanctions. These amendments were introduced following discussions about the potential impact on human rights and access to services. The Minority Caucus in Parliament has opposed the bill, arguing that the revisions highlight fundamental flaws in the original draft and raise concerns about legal clarity and consistency in the legislative process. The ongoing discussions reflect the contentious nature of the bill and its implications for Ghanaian society.