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Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has reiterated his dedication to enacting the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly referred to as the Anti-LGBTQ Bill, into legislation by 2025.
Speaking to traditional leaders and supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on January 26, Bagbin underscored his commitment to safeguarding Ghanaian cultural and ethical values.
He boldly stated, “I can lose my life for this cause,” expressing the gravity of his personal commitment.
Bagbin stated that he intends to consult with the Minister for Justice and Attorney General to decide on the next steps for progressing the bill.
The legislation, approved by Parliament during the 8th Parliament, lapsed in 2024 after not obtaining presidential approval. Bagbin condemned the ex-president for not signing the bill, labeling it as unconstitutional.
“The LGBTQ bill was passed by Parliament, but the former president refused to assent to it, which was unconstitutional. Parliament is the authority for passing laws, not the president. That decision was wrong, and all of you punished him for that,” Bagbin remarked, referring to the actions of the previous administration.
Bagbin outlined his next steps, saying, “I am going to write to the new Attorney General and Minister for Justice for their input so we can resend it to the new president for assent. This will not take long; it will be passed this year. It is ungodly, and nobody should joke with me on this. I can lose my life for this cause.” He assured the audience that the bill would be approved by the president in 2025.
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