Speaker Bagbin Assures Chief Imam Of Passing Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has given the assurance to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, that the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, also known as the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, will be reviewed and passed before the break for Parliament on Friday, July 31, 2026.

He said the Bill needs to be reviewed further in its current form, especially the three important sentences-related clauses.

The reconsideration is needed to deal with concerns over the sentencing regime in the legislation that will be addressed when the proposal returns to the House for final approval, he says.

The Speaker, speaking during a visit to the National Chief Imam, said the subject should not be viewed from a political perspective and that Parliament intends to complete the process before taking a break.

“Our intention is to do it before we go on recess. We are likely to do so even by tomorrow so that it assures you that the members you elected to Parliament are doing what you have asked them to do,” he said.

“There is no politics at all. Anybody who wants to take political advantage, just disregard it. Both Muslims and Christians agree, even the unbelievers know that if we don’t pass it, we are acting against the decree of God,” Mr Bagbin added.

Since it was reintroduced in Parliament, the Human Sexual Rights and Family traditions Bill has generated a great deal of public discussion.

Supporters claim that the bill reflects Ghanaian cultural and religious traditions, while opponents have voiced reservations about certain sections of the legislation.Perspectives on Ghanaian culture

Mr Bagbin's remarks coincide with Parliament's impending break; the focus is currently on whether the House will finish reviewing the remaining measures before the deadline.