The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, a highly contentious piece of legislation aimed at criminalizing LGBTQ+ activities in Ghana, is slated for its first reading in Parliament.
Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin announced the bill’s introduction during the official commencement of Parliament’s second meeting.
According to Speaker Bagbin, the bill has completed the necessary processes and is ready for its first reading.
“Three private members bills; The Property Rights of Spouses Bill 2025, Constitution of the Republic of Ghana Amendment Bill 2025, and the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2025 have completed the processes as required by the standing orders and are expected to be presented for a first reading during the course of this meeting,” he stated.
The bill’s reintroduction is expected to spark intense debate, both nationally and internationally.
Previously passed by the Eighth Parliament, it failed to receive presidential assent under former President Nana Akufo-Addo’s administration.
Parliament is now set to deliberate on the bill, which remains a polarizing topic in Ghana’s recent political history.