Tag Archives: Anti-LGBTQ Bill

An Accra High Court has postponed the case involving a judicial review of the anti-LGBTQ Bill’s presentation for presidential assent. This delay allows lawyers representing MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor of South Dayi constituency to respond to the Attorney General’s (AG) documents opposing the application. During the court session on Thursday, April …

Vincent Ekow Assafuah, the Deputy Minister-designate for the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation, and Rural Development, has expressed his support for the passage of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill in Ghana. However, he believes that simply ostracizing gays from society is not the solution. Speaking during his vetting by Parliament’s Appointment’s Committee …

Ahmed Ibrahim, the First Deputy Minority Whip, has accused President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of employing delaying tactics to avoid signing the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill into law. The bill, which was approved by Parliament on February 28, 2024, criminalizes LGBTQ+ activities, promotion, advocacy, and funding. According to Ibrahim, President Akufo-Addo has …

President Akufo-Addo has reassured Ghanaians and the international community that Ghana remains committed to upholding human rights and the rule of law, despite the recent passage of the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill by Parliament. In a statement addressing concerns raised by the diplomatic community and …

The Ministry of Finance has urged President Akufo-Addo not to approve the recently passed anti-LGBTQ bill by Parliament, citing potential significant financial repercussions for Ghana. In a statement released on Monday, March 4, the Finance Ministry cautioned that signing the bill could lead to substantial losses in World Bank financing, …

Mr. Mitchell took to X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday, February 29, and said the passage of the bill would undermine the rights and freedoms enjoyed by Ghanaians. “If it becomes law, this will undermine freedoms for all Ghanaians,” his post read. He called on Ghana to uphold human rights by …

The Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram and a key supporter of the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, Sam George, has addressed misunderstandings and misinformation surrounding the controversial legislation During an appearance on JoyNews’ PM Express, Mr. George expressed frustration over what he perceived as misinformation …

Samuel Nartey George, a leading advocate for the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, also known as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, has announced that there was significant support among Members of Parliament for the bill’s approval. Speaking to reporters after the bill was passed in parliament in Accra, the Ningo-Prampram …

  In a bold and unyielding stance against LGBTQ+ rights, Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr. Nana Agyemang Badu II, has expressed his indifference to the potential denial of a visa by the United States. The Dormaahene’s remarks came as a response to earlier comments made by the US ambassador, Virginia Palmer, …

Ghanaian dancehall musician Shatta Wale has encouraged the LGBTQ+ community in Ghana to live their lives to the fullest despite a push by the majority of Ghanaians and lawmakers to pass the anti-LGBTQ+ bill. The bill which will criminalise LGBTQ+ in Ghana has been widely discussed this week, with the …