Ningo Prampram MP Samuel Nartey George is urging Parliament to expedite the approval process of the Anti-LGBTQI Bill, so it can be presented to President John Dramani Mahama for assent.
As one of the lead sponsors of the bill, Sam George emphasized that the sanctity of Ghanaian values and the innocence of children must be safeguarded and not traded for any form of compromise.
“The innocence of Ghanaian children and the sanctity of our values cannot be traded for any consideration,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Sam George reaffirmed his unwavering stance against LGBTQ+ rights, referencing a recent statement Ghana made on the United Nations draft resolution L.24.
He expressed his disappointment in Ghana’s decision to abstain from the vote, calling it inconsistent with the country’s stated position.
“That vote is in conflict with Ghana’s espoused position and my conscience,” he said.
The bill being pushed through Parliament is the same version passed in 2024, which former President Nana Akufo-Addo declined to sign into law.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that Ghana did not vote in support of LGBTQ+ rights at the 59th session of the UN Human Rights Council. Instead, Ghana abstained from a vote to renew the mandate of the Independent Expert on Protection Against Violence and Discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
The Ministry said the decision to abstain was rooted in Ghana’s constitutional principles, particularly Article 17, which prohibits discrimination on several grounds.
Background on the Bill
The Anti-LGBTQI Bill, reintroduced in May 2025, seeks to criminalize same-sex relationships and the promotion, advocacy, or funding of LGBTQ+ activities.
If passed, it would increase penalties for same-sex acts and impose jail terms on individuals and organizations that support LGBTQ+ rights publicly.
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has also voiced support for the bill, which has sparked debate both locally and internationally.
