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Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill expired with last Parliament; I’ll reintroduce it as government-sponsored — Mahama

Headlines Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill expired withlast Parliament; I’ll reintroduce it as government-sponsored — Mahama
TUE, 14 JAN 2025 2

President John Dramani Mahama has announced his intention to reintroduce the controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, known as the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, which expired with the conclusion of the previous Parliament.

During a meeting with clergymen, President Mahama stated, “As far as I know, the bill did not get to the President for assent. And so the convention is that all bills that are not assented to before the expiration of the life of Parliament expired, and so that Bill effectively has expired.”

He emphasized the need for a collective approach, saying, “I do think that we should have a conversation on it again, so that all of us, if we decide to move that bill forward, moving forward with a consensus.”

The bill, which aims to criminalize LGBTQ+ activities in Ghana, was passed by Parliament in February 2024 but did not receive presidential assent.

The reintroduction of the bill is expected to reignite discussions on LGBTQ+ rights in Ghana, balancing traditional values with human rights considerations.

The bill’s reintroduction will require parliamentary approval and presidential assent to become law.

The outcome will have significant implications for LGBTQ+ individuals and advocates in Ghana.

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A CONCERN CITIZEN | 1/14/2025 1:45:13 PM

I knew from the onset that President Mahama due to his relationship with Andrews Solomon, it'll be difficult for him to sign the Anti LGBT bill. Some politicians are not trustworthy

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