Mahama Expected To Sign Anti LGBTQ Bill
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George expresses confidence in President's commitment.
Nana Yaw Amoako | StatsGH |
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The Minister expressed confidence that President Mahama will honour his commitment to assent to the bill. He anticipates the bill will be sent to the President's office by next week. Mr. George urged the President to be a man of his word and sign the bill into law. He thanked parliamentary leadership and committee members for their work on the bill.
The passage of this bill took about eight months under the current parliamentary committee. This is a much faster process compared to the three years it took under the previous committee leadership. Mr. George explained that an earlier version of the bill did not proceed because it lapsed with the end of the Eighth Parliament. A legal interpretation decided the bill needed to be reintroduced and passed again.
The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill has been a subject of extensive public debate in Ghana. Supporters believe the bill protects Ghanaian family values. Critics argue it violates the rights and freedoms of LGBTQ+ individuals and their supporters. These differing views highlight a deep societal divide on the issue.
The bill’s journey through Parliament faced scrutiny and delays. Legal arguments determined its restart in the current parliamentary session. The final transmission to the President marks a critical stage. Public attention will now focus on President Mahama’s decision and its potential impact. The bill's content addresses sensitive social issues with significant implications for human rights and societal norms in Ghana. Further developments are anticipated as the bill moves towards presidential assent.