The Assin South MP, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, has confirmed that the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill has been reintroduced to Parliament for deliberation.
The bill, which seeks to prohibit LGBTQ+ activities and criminalise their promotion, advocacy, and funding, was previously passed by the 8th Parliament.
However, it failed to receive Presidential assent under former President Nana Akufo-Addo’s administration.
Speaking in an interview with Citi FM on Thursday, 27th February, Mr Ntim Fordjour called on President John Dramani Mahama to approve the bill once it is passed by the current Parliament.
“Myself, Sam George, Hon Bedzrah, Hon Alhassan Tampuli, Hon Abdul Kabiru, Hon Ekow Vincent—we have reintroduced it to support its swift passage so that he can assent to it. The bill has been admitted and received, and the necessary processes will now commence,” he explained.
He further expressed confidence in the bill’s rapid approval, stating, “It is the same bill, so we do not expect any delays. Our chiefs, imams, clergymen, and the coalition that supported us previously remain firmly behind us. The Speaker is also in favour, so we anticipate a swift passage.”
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