Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George
The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has reaffirmed that his stance on the LGBTQ+ Bill currently before Parliament remains unchanged.
Sam George confirmed that he has resubmitted the Private Member’s Bill and is awaiting an invitation from the Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee to proceed with it.
Speaking during an interview on TV3, monitored by GhanaWeb on April 11, 2025, he reiterated his strong opposition to LGBTQ+ activities in Ghana.
“I have not changed my position on the anti-LGBTQI Bill. I have laid the Private Member’s Bill before Parliament. LGBTQ+ activities are an abomination and must not be accepted in this country,” he stated.
Sam George has been one of the leading advocates for the bill, which seeks to criminalise LGBTQ+ activities in Ghana.
Proponents argue that the bill reflects Ghana’s cultural and religious values, while critics maintain that it infringes on fundamental human rights.
Recently, President John Dramani Mahama suggested that the controversial bill would stand a greater chance of success and broader legitimacy if introduced as a government-sponsored initiative.
Speaking during a meeting with the Catholic Bishops Conference, President Mahama emphasised that Ghana’s cultural and moral values could be more effectively upheld through an educational curriculum that promotes family values.
“For the bill to have broader legitimacy and a higher chance of success, it should ideally come with government backing,” the President remarked.
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