The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, widely known as the Anti-LGBTQ Bill, into law in 2025.
Addressing traditional leaders and supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on January 26, Bagbin underscored his dedication to safeguarding Ghanaian cultural and moral values.
Bagbin revealed that he plans to formally request guidance from the Minister for Justice and Attorney General on advancing the bill.
The proposed legislation, which expired with the 8th Parliament in 2024, had previously been passed by Parliament but failed to receive presidential assent.
“The LGBTQ bill was passed by Parliament, but the former president refused to assent to it, which was unconstitutional. Parliament is the authority for passing laws, not the president. That decision was wrong, and all of you punished him for that,” Bagbin remarked, referencing the actions of the previous administration.
Bagbin further clarified his next steps, saying, “I am going to write to the new Attorney General and Minister for Justice for his comments so we can resend it to the new president for assent. This will not take time it will be passed this year. It is ungodly, and nobody should joke with me on this. I can lose my life for this cause.”
He assured the audience that the bill would secure presidential approval this year. “This will not take time. It will be passed this year. It is ungodly, and nobody should joke with me on this,” Bagbin declared.
The Anti-LGBTQ Bill has been a focal point of national debate, with proponents arguing that it upholds Ghana’s moral and cultural traditions.
Critics, however, have raised concerns about human rights implications and international perceptions of Ghana’s legislative direction.
Bagbin’s statements have reignited public discourse, with many stakeholders awaiting further developments on this contentious issue.
