Bagbin: Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Will Be Law Of The Land As Long As I’m Speaker

According to reports by Citi FM on Friday October 23, 2026, 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.

The Speaker’s assurance signals his continued commitment to the controversial bill, which has generated intense public debate and attracted significant attention from political leaders, religious organisations, civil society groups and human rights advocates.

The proposed legislation seeks to establish a legal framework addressing issues surrounding LGBTQ+ rights and what its supporters describe as the protection of Ghanaian family values.

According to Bagbin, the bill will eventually become part of Ghana’s laws, provided Parliament completes the necessary legislative processes. His remarks reinforce his position that the proposed legislation remains an important matter for the House to consider and determine through the appropriate parliamentary procedures.

The bill, formally known as the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, has been a subject of national discussion, with supporters arguing that it reflects the country’s cultural and traditional values.

Opponents, however, have raised concerns about its potential implications for fundamental human rights, individual freedoms and Ghana’s international obligations.

Bagbin’s latest comments are therefore likely to renew discussions about the future of the legislation and the responsibilities of Parliament in considering a bill that has divided public opinion.

The planned second consideration will provide Parliament with another opportunity to examine the proposed law and address the issues surrounding its passage. The legislative process remains important, as the bill must satisfy the relevant constitutional and parliamentary requirements before it can become law.

The Speaker’s statement also places renewed attention on the role of Parliament in responding to public expectations while ensuring that legislative decisions follow established procedures.

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