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The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has reiterated his unwavering commitment to ensuring the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly known as the Anti-LGBTQ Bill, into law this year.
Speaking to traditional leaders and National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters on January 26, Bagbin emphasised his dedication to protecting Ghana’s cultural and moral values. He underscored the importance of the legislation, declaring, “I can lose my life for this cause.”
Bagbin revealed plans to formally seek guidance from the Minister for Justice and Attorney General to expedite the bill’s reintroduction and eventual passage.
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The bill, which was passed by Parliament during the 8th Parliament but failed to receive presidential assent, remains a polarising issue. Bagbin criticised the previous administration for its handling of the legislation, asserting, “The LGBTQ bill was passed by Parliament, but the former president refused to assent to it, which was unconstitutional. Parliament is the authority for passing laws, not the president.”
He added that the bill would soon be presented to the new attorney general for review before being sent to the current president for assent. “This will not take time; it will be passed this year. It is ungodly, and nobody should joke with me on this,” he stated firmly.
