Anti LGBTQ+ Bill Will Be Law Of The Land As Long As I Am Speaker – Bagbin

According to a report by Citi FM today being Friday, October 23, 2026, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has assured Ghanaians that the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, popularly known as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, will be passed into law following a second consideration of the legislation by Parliament.

According to the Speaker, the bill remains an important issue that Parliament is expected to revisit as part of the legislative process. His assurance is likely to renew public discussion surrounding the proposed legislation, which has attracted considerable attention and debate across the country.

The bill seeks to address issues relating to human sexuality and family values in Ghana. Since its introduction, the proposed law has generated strong reactions from various sections of society, including political leaders, religious organisations, civil society groups and human rights advocates.

While some Ghanaians have expressed support for the legislation, arguing that it reflects the country’s cultural and family values, others have raised concerns about its potential implications for fundamental human rights and individual freedoms.

Bagbin’s latest assurance indicates that the legislative process surrounding the bill is not yet over. His comments suggest that Parliament will have another opportunity to consider the provisions of the proposed law before determining the next steps towards its possible enactment.

The second consideration of the bill is expected to be a significant stage in the process, as lawmakers examine the legislation and address issues that may arise during deliberations.

However, the passage of a bill into law requires Parliament to complete the necessary legislative procedures. The Speaker’s assurance therefore comes amid continued public interest in the future of the proposed legislation.

Ghanaians will be watching closely for further developments as Parliament prepares to revisit the matter. The outcome of the second consideration could have significant implications for the country’s ongoing national conversation about family values, sexuality, constitutional rights and the role of legislation in shaping society.

For now, the key issue remains when Parliament will undertake the second consideration and what decisions lawmakers will ultimately make regarding the bill.

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