The Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Bernard Baidoo, says President John Dramani Mahama has not broken any promise regarding the anti-LGBTQ bill, urging critics to wait for Parliament to complete its work.
Speaking during a radio interview on April 8, 2026, he said it is premature to judge the President since the bill has not yet been finalised or presented for assent.
He stressed that under Ghana’s system of governance, the President cannot interfere in parliamentary processes.
“Let Parliament complete its work. Because of the separation of powers, the president cannot dictate to Parliament what to do,” he said.
Mr Baidoo questioned what action is expected from the President at this stage, noting that any decision can only be made after the bill is submitted.
“What is the president expected to do at this moment?” he asked. “Parliament is still working on it. When they are done, and the bill is presented to him, then he can make a decision. If he refuses to sign, then he can be called out.”
He maintained that the President cannot be accused of inaction until that process is complete.
“At the moment, he has not breached any promise yet,” he stressed.
His comments follow concerns raised by the Minority, including John Ntim Fordjour, over alleged attempts to introduce LGBTQ-related provisions into Ghana’s Constitution.
The group also called on the government and the NDC to apologise for not prioritising the bill.
Mr Baidoo rejected the demand, arguing that the NPP lacks the moral authority to criticise. He cited former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, stating that although the previous Parliament completed work on the bill, it was not signed into law before he left office.
“The President will not apologise as they are demanding,” he said, insisting accountability should only come after Parliament presents the bill for a final decision.
