- The Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has come to the defense of President John Dramani Mahama regarding the handling of LGBTQ-related legislation.
- Bediako Baidoo argued that there was no bill awaiting the President's signature upon his inauguration, placing the blame on the previous administration led by Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for failing to sign the bill passed by Parliament.
- The MP maintained that President Mahama is following due process and emphasized that the issue remains ongoing, allowing it to take its course.
- Bediako Baidoo stressed that the President remains focused on delivering his plans for the country and will not be swayed by criticism over the issue.
In a recent interview on Asempa FM's Ekosii Sen show, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, the Member of Parliament for Akwatia, defended President John Dramani Mahama against criticisms regarding the handling of LGBTQ-related legislation. According to Baidoo, President Mahama is following due process on the matter, and the issue remains ongoing, allowing it to take its course.
Bediako Baidoo emphasized that President Mahama is focused on delivering his plans for the country and will not be swayed by criticism over the issue. He also pointed out that the President had previously stated that the matter was not a court issue, and that the current administration should follow the process and allow it to take its course.
President Mahama's Response to Criticisms
When asked about the President's response to criticisms, Bediako Baidoo stated, 'When it was not even a court matter, the President stated it was related to this same country. Is there anything that precedes the president's actions? What do you expect from him? At the time, we had a lawyer serving as president who insisted it was not a court matter. Is this the same NPP making these claims? What do you expect the President to do? He said we should follow the process, and it is currently ongoing. If it fails and he offers reasons, then you can voice your concerns.'
