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The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has reiterated his unwavering commitment to seeing the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly referred to as the Anti-LGBTQ Bill, passed into law in 2025.
Speaking to traditional leaders and National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters on January 26, Bagbin emphasized his dedication to preserving Ghana’s cultural and moral values. He expressed his willingness to make personal sacrifices for the cause, declaring, “I can lose my life for this.”
The Speaker announced his intention to formally consult the Minister for Justice and Attorney General on advancing the bill. The proposed legislation had previously been approved by Parliament but expired in 2024 after failing to receive presidential assent under the previous administration.
Bagbin criticized the earlier decision not to sign the bill into law, calling it unconstitutional. “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. That decision was wrong, and all of you punished him for that,” he stated.
Outlining his next steps, Bagbin explained that he would seek input from the new Attorney General before resubmitting the bill to the current president for approval. Confident in the outcome, he remarked, “This will not take time. It will be passed this year. It is ungodly, and nobody should joke with me on this.”
The Anti-LGBTQ Bill remains a divisive issue in Ghana, with supporters lauding it as a defense of the country’s moral and cultural heritage, while critics argue it poses risks to human rights and could tarnish Ghana’s international reputation.
