Bagbin Vows Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Will Become Law After Parliamentary Review

Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has reiterated his determination to see Ghana’s Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill passed into law, saying Parliament will reconsider the legislation to address errors identified in the version previously approved.

Mr Bagbin made the declaration on Friday, October 23, 2026, while speaking at the IPR Ghana 2026 National PR Conference and Excellence Awards in Koforidua. He maintained that the proposed legislation, commonly referred to as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, would return before Parliament for a second consideration at its next sitting.

According to the Speaker, the reconsideration has become necessary following concerns about mistakes in amendments introduced during the bill’s earlier passage. He explained that Parliament needed to correct the identified problems before completing the legislative process.

Mr Bagbin also called for the bill to be approached as a matter of national importance rather than a political contest between opposing parties. He argued that legislation with such far-reaching implications should be handled through consensus and proper parliamentary procedures.

He indicated that the earlier process had moved forward hastily while he was absent, prompting him to insist that the House revisit the matter and ensure that the necessary procedures were followed.

The Speaker expressed confidence that lawmakers would correct the errors and proceed with the bill when Parliament resumes. He further declared that he remained committed to its passage for as long as he continued to serve as Speaker.

The proposed legislation has generated considerable public debate, with supporters arguing that it would protect Ghanaian cultural and family values, while critics have raised concerns about its potential implications for human rights, equality and personal freedoms.

The latest assurance from Mr Bagbin is expected to renew public attention on the bill as Parliament prepares to undertake the promised second consideration.

He also praised the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, for his contribution to parliamentary discussions on the legislation.

The next stage of the process will focus on reviewing the identified errors and determining the bill’s progress through Parliament. Although Mr Bagbin has expressed confidence in its eventual passage, the legislative process must still be completed before the proposed measure can become law.

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