Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has emphasized that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) remains firmly committed to the Anti-LGBTQ Bill, reiterating that the party’s position on the matter has not wavered since the last elections.

His remarks were in response to recent comments by President John Dramani Mahama, who suggested that a government-backed bill could provide a more effective framework than the ongoing Private Member’s Bill.

Addressing Channel One TV on Monday, 27 January, Mahama Ayariga clarified procedural matters surrounding legislative bills, noting that proposals or agreements not finalised within a particular Parliament’s term are generally considered void.

“No, there has been no change in our stance. The question now is whether we can simply sign and pass it into law. Would it be recognised as proper legislation, or might the process be challenged on the grounds that its validity expired with the previous Parliament?” Ayariga stated.

According to President Mahama, such an approach would allow for broader consultations and foster stronger national consensus on the contentious issue.

President Mahama also raised concerns about the need for a revised school curriculum, emphasizing the importance of instilling moral and cultural education that promotes Ghanaian and African values among the youth. This was during his meeting with the Bishops on Tuesday, 14 January.