- Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has assured Ghanaians that the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, popularly known as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, will be passed into law after Parliament undertakes a second consideration of the legislation to correct identified errors.
Mr Bagbin said the bill would be reconsidered during Parliament’s next sitting, stressing the need for a consensus-driven approach to its passage rather than allowing partisan interests to influence the process.
He gave the assurance while speaking at the ongoing IPR Ghana 2026 National PR Conference and Excellence Awards in Koforidua, where he explained that the initial passage of the bill took place in his absence and was rushed.
According to the Speaker, the circumstances surrounding the initial passage necessitated a review to address errors identified in the legislation, particularly those arising from last-minute amendments.
“When the law was rushed through at the last minute at my back, I came out and said no way, this bill must go through as a consensus bill. We don’t want partisanship in it. It is for everybody. It means a lot to Ghanaians,” he said.
Mr Bagbin disclosed that Parliament had identified some mistakes that needed to be corrected before the legislative process could proceed.
“We have identified a few mistakes, most of the last-minute amendments, and therefore the next meeting will come back for a second consideration, and we’ll pass it,” he stated.
The Speaker further insisted that the legislation would become law under his watch, expressing confidence that Parliament would complete the process.
“When we are no longer there, you can do what you want to do. But so far as we continue to exist, that law will be the law of the land. You can do whatever you want after I’m gone,” he added.
Mr Bagbin also commended the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, for his contribution to parliamentary deliberations on the bill, saying his role had made Ghana proud.
The proposed legislation has generated considerable public debate, with supporters advocating its passage on the grounds of Ghanaian family values and cultural norms, while opponents have raised concerns about its implications for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
The planned second consideration is expected to provide Parliament with an opportunity to address the identified errors before proceeding with the next stage of the legislative process.
