The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has announced that the contentious Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill—commonly referred to as the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill—will be reintroduced for its first reading during the second meeting of the Ninth Parliament.
The bill seeks to criminalize LGBTQ+ activities in Ghana, including advocacy, promotion, or financial support for such acts.
In his opening address marking the start of the new parliamentary session, Speaker Bagbin stated:
“Three private members’ bills—the Property Rights of Spouses Bill, 2025, the Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025—have completed the necessary processes in accordance with the Standing Orders and are expected to be presented for first reading during this meeting.”
The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill was previously passed by the Eighth Parliament but did not become law, as it failed to receive presidential assent during the tenure of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
Its reintroduction is expected to reignite intense national and international debate surrounding human rights, constitutional freedoms, and Ghana’s cultural values.
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