Minority Accuses Government of Delaying Reintroduction of Anti-LGBTQ Bill in Parliament
Minority claims five-week delay after Speaker’s assurance, while Majority insists government is not blocking the bill.
- Minority accuses government of delaying reintroduction of anti-LGBTQ bill
- Bill’s sponsor urges Parliament to place it on the order paper for debate
- Majority denies stalling, assures commitment to the bill’s passage
The Minority in Parliament has accused the government of deliberately delaying the reintroduction of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly referred to as the anti-LGBTQ bill.
The caucus noted that it has been five weeks since Speaker Alban Bagbin confirmed that the bill was being fine-tuned for smooth passage, but it has yet to return to the House for consideration.
On the floor of Parliament on Friday, November 21, the bill’s lead sponsor, Assin South MP Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, called for its immediate reprogramming on the parliamentary order paper for debate.
Fordjour stressed that the bill’s delay sends the wrong signal to Ghanaians, warning that LGBTQ issues continue to undermine national norms, culture, and family values. He urged the House to correct the delay and present the bill for its first reading without further postponement.
In response, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga dismissed the Minority’s claims, asserting that the government has no intention of blocking the bill and reaffirming the administration’s commitment to its eventual passage.
