Parliament has resumed sitting, with Speaker Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin issuing a stern warning to persons plotting to sabotage the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025.
Opening the First Sitting of the Third Meeting of the Second Session on Monday, Speaker Bagbin insisted that the anti-LGBTQI+ legislation remains a primary agenda for the House and pledged to publicly expose any individuals who attempt to derail its progress.
“I will assure you that I will mention names, names of any person who tries to obstruct the legitimate processes to see this bill through. That I leave to your constituents,” Bagbin vowed.
Acknowledging the immense national interest surrounding the legislation, the Speaker stressed that the House would strictly follow procedure to ensure the bill is fully processed before the current meeting ends.
“Special mention must also be made of two other bills, one the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2025, which has attracted considerable public attention because of its cultural, constitutional, legal and social implications,” Speaker Bagbin said.
Addressing the procedural steps required to push the measure forward, he outlined his intention to guide the House through a fresh consideration phase.
“I remain committed within the applicable rules and procedures of the House to ensure that the House proceeds with the motion to rescind its earlier decision at the third reading of the bill and to have a second consideration stage of the bill with a view to concluding its processing and securing its passage during this meeting,” he stated.
The controversial Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill aims to criminalise LGBTQI+ activities and advocacy across Ghana. Although approved by the previous Parliament, the proposed law failed to secure presidential assent, leaving its ultimate fate back in the hands of lawmakers.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana