The Coalition of Muslim Organisations, Ghana (COMOG) has revealed that the new anti-LGBTQI+ bill contains significant gaps. The recently passed legislation reportedly shields wealthy individuals and organisations that fund LGBTQI+ activities from legal consequences. COMOG expressed this concern in a press statement on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
COMOG stated that critical clauses meant to target, arrest, and prosecute powerful local and international entities were deleted from the final document. This omission, according to the group, creates an escape route for institutional promoters of LGBTQI+ activities. The coalition warns that the law is now functionally toothless without these measures. COMOG is a member of the National Coalition for Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values.
This development comes as Ghana continues to grapple with its stance on LGBTQI+ rights. Previous versions of the bill had faced scrutiny over their stringency. COMOG voiced worry that the latest version was rushed through Parliament without sufficient transparent consultations. These missing accountability clauses are central to the coalition's critique of the bill's effectiveness in protecting Ghana's cultural and moral values, which they estimate are supported by a majority of the population according to various surveys over the past decade.
The coalition specifically commended the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin. COMOG recalled Speaker Bagbin's past engagement with the group. The Muslim Ummah had previously honoured him with the "Saifullah" (The Sword of Allah) award. This award recognised his commitment to Ghana's moral and religious values. COMOG noted that the original bill was a result of wide national advocacy and expert input.
COMOG criticised both major political parties for their roles in the bill's alteration. They noted that while the previous parliamentary majority failed to secure executive assent for the original bill, the current majority weakened safeguards. "While the previous majority was unable to secure Presidential assent for the original Bill, the current majority appears to have presided over a process that weakened critical safeguards meant to protect Ghana's religious values, cultural heritage, family structure, and moral foundations," the statement read.
The coalition has called for the immediate reconsideration of the original, un-amended bill. They are urging faith-based organisations, traditional rulers, civil society groups, and all Ghanaians to join this demand. COMOG maintains that the original framework offered the only reliable legal mechanism to check foreign advocacy capital. They stated that laws governing the country's moral foundations must be built on total transparency and absolute accountability. COMOG operates from its national headquarters at Douha House in Tudu, Accra.
The coalition's persistent advocacy highlights ongoing debates surrounding cultural values and legislative action in Ghana. The financial implications of foreign-funded advocacy groups in numerous sectors, not just social issues, remain a point of discussion for economic policymakers. The effective implementation and enforcement of such legislation are crucial for business confidence and regulatory clarity.