Moses Foh-Amoaning, the Executive Secretary and Spokesperson for the National Coalition for Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values, has commended Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin for directing the Business Committee to prioritize the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill.
The lawyer noted that the Speaker’s recent directive demonstrates a clear commitment to the Bill’s passage, a stance he says is consistent with the Speaker’s long-term support.
“As a Coalition, we commend the Speaker for this bold step in ensuring that the Bill is prioritized. He is a committed Catholic and his support for the Bill has been commendable.”
Speaking on Frontline on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, Foh-Amoaning proposed that the legislative process be fast-tracked, suggesting a timeline not exceeding two weeks.
Despite his praise for the Speaker, Foh-Amoaning expressed concerns regarding the current format of the legislation.
He suggested that the Bill be presented as a Public Bill rather than a Private Members’ Bill, citing inherent legal or procedural weaknesses in the latter.
He revealed that during engagements with the sponsoring MPs, it became clear that there is a lack of trust regarding whether the government would truly take up the Bill and see it through to completion.
“The position of the Coalition is that the Bill is presented as a Public Bill. The sponsors must engage with the government through the Attorney General and have the Bill submitted as a Public Bill. The Private Bill contains some weaknesses. We had also proposed that instead of sending people to prison, we should rather introduce care, treatment, and support for those willing to stop engaging in LGBTQI activities.”
Foh-Amoaning cautioned that a “jail-only” approach might be counterproductive.
He told host Kwabena Agyapong that the current state of the Bill—which leans heavily toward incarceration—could feed into the “propaganda” used by activists and international critics.
He argued for a framework that offers assistance to those seeking to change their lifestyle.
Addressing potential international backlash, Foh-Amoaning insisted that Ghana must remain firm and not yield to external threats or fears of losing financial support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
He described Ghana as a sovereign state that should not allow foreign powers to dictate its laws, particularly when those laws align with national religious and cultural values.
He suggested that if President John Dramani Mahama gathers the courage to assent to the Bill once passed, it would bring “blessings” to his family and future generations.
Moses Foh-Amoaning urged Ghanaians to hold politicians accountable, suggesting that any leader who opposes the Bill should face severe public and social repercussions.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
