The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly known as the anti-LGBTQ+/Gay Bill, the Speaker of Parliament, has announced, is set to be introduced for its first reading during the second meeting of the 9th Parliament.
Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the Speaker, made the announcement in his opening remarks of the official commencement of Parliament’s second meeting.
The proposed legislation aims to criminalise LGBTQ+ activities in Ghana, as well as the promotion, advocacy, or funding of such activities. After its passage by the 8th Parliament in February 2024, then President Akufo-Addo refused to assent, following some suits that were filed at the Supreme Court over the legislation.
But the Speaker says the bill is part of others that are to be presented before the House for first reading.
“Three private members bills; The Property Rights of Spouses Bill 2025, Constitution of the Republic of Ghana Amendment Bill 2025, and the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2025 have completed the processes as required by the standing orders and are expected to be presented for a first reading during the course of this meeting,” he stated.
President Mahama and the NDC government promised Ghanaians that the Bill will be passed under their regime, and has therefore commenced the processes to get it become law, after it failed under the previous administration.
Parliament is now poised to begin deliberations on the bill, which remains one of the most polarising pieces of legislation in the country’s recent political history.
