Ghana to Reintroduce Anti-LGBTQ Bill: Parliament Confirms

Ghanaian Parliament to Reintroduce Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill: Majority Whip Confirms. Accra, Ghana – May 28, 2025 – The reintroduction of Ghana's controversial Family Values Bill, widely seen as anti-LGBTQ+, has been confirmed by Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor. The announcement follows the recent formation of a new parliament. In an interview featured on NDC TV, Dafeamekpor stated, "We are in the process of reintroducing the Family Values Bill." He further clarified that the bill is not specifically about LGBTQ+ issues, but rather focuses on family values. However, the bill's previous iterations included provisions that have been widely criticized by LGBTQ+ rights advocates and international organizations as discriminatory. The timing of the reintroduction has sparked considerable debate, with some questioning whether the new parliament should prioritize other legislative matters. The confirmation of the bill's return is expected to reignite discussions surrounding LGBTQ+ rights in Ghana and the country's commitment to human rights.