The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, initially approved by Parliament in 2024, did not become law due to the lack of presidential assent from the then President.
Currently, the bill has resurfaced with significant support from legislators, religious figures, and traditional authorities.
Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, a Member of Parliament and advocate for the bill, has expressed that he and his fellow lawmakers are striving for its swift approval.
He has urged former President John Mahama to endorse the bill and enact it into law.
President Mahama has indicated that his administration is prepared to adopt the bill as an official government initiative rather than leaving it to individual members of Parliament.
He advocates for traditional family values and maintains that only two genders—male and female—exist.
Additionally, he mentioned that he has already conferred with the Speaker of Parliament and is optimistic about the bill’s prompt passage. He asserts that a leader should embody the values of the populace and firmly supports this stance.
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The reintroduction of the bill is perceived as a renewed effort to criminalize LGBT activities in Ghana, indicating that the nation’s political leaders are prepared to take more decisive measures to enforce such legislation.
