In a decisive statement on the controversial Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has assured Ghanaians of its imminent passage.
Addressing the timeline for the bill, Speaker Bagbin stated, “I am going to write and send it to the new Attorney General for his comments so we can resend it to the new President for his assent. It is not going to take a long time; it will be passed this year. It is anti-God.”
The Speaker’s remarks reaffirm Parliament’s commitment to finalizing the bill, which has sparked widespread debate both locally and internationally.
While proponents argue that the legislation reflects Ghanaian cultural and religious values, critics view it as a violation of human rights, calling for its rejection.
The bill seeks to criminalize same-sex relationships and promote what its drafters describe as “proper human sexual rights.”
It has already been subjected to extensive discussions in Parliament, drawing varied reactions from different sectors of society.
Speaker Bagbin emphasized the urgency of the process, indicating that the new Attorney General’s comments would be incorporated swiftly to expedite the bill’s resubmission to the President.
His remarks, labeling the bill “anti-God,” underscore the religious undertones that have dominated discussions surrounding it.
If passed, the legislation could have far-reaching implications for Ghana’s international relations, particularly with countries and organizations that advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.
However, the Speaker’s firm stance reflects a strong determination within the legislative arm of government to see the bill through.