Gov’t in Talks to Reintroduce Anti-LGBTQI Bill as State-Sponsored Legislation – Mahama
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President John Dramani Mahama has announced that his administration is in talks with the Speaker of Parliament to reintroduce the Anti-LGBTQI bill as a government-sponsored initiative, rather than a private member’s bill. This decision was shared during his fellowship with the clergy at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) on Friday, February 28, 2025.
President Mahama reaffirmed his stance on traditional values, emphasizing that he believes in only two genders—male and female—and that marriage should remain between a man and a woman. He shared that he had personally spoken to the Speaker to ensure that the Proper Family Values Bill, which had expired, would be reintroduced as a government-sponsored bill. “I believe my leadership should reflect the values of the people I govern, and I stand firm on this,” Mahama stated.
The Anti-LGBTQI bill, originally introduced as a private members’ bill, passed through all the necessary stages in Parliament but was never signed by former President Akufo-Addo due to ongoing legal challenges, including several court cases filed against the bill. As a result, the bill expired and will need to be reintroduced for further legislative action.
Earlier this year, Mahama suggested a new approach to the bill, proposing that it should be presented as a government initiative with broader consultation from all stakeholders. He emphasized the importance of consensus on the issue, which remains one of the most contentious in Ghanaian politics. The bill aims to criminalize LGBTQ+ activities and advocacy in the country.
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Gov’t in consultation to introduce Anti-LGBTQI bill as a state-sponsored bill – Mahama