Today, July 5, parliament is scheduled to discuss the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill 2021, referred to as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill.

The proposed legislation aims to outlaw LGBTQ+ activities and prohibit the promotion or advocacy of such activities.

It also includes provisions for the protection and support of children and individuals involved in LGBTQ+ activities.

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ho West and a supporter of the bill, Emmanuel Bedzrah, expressed optimism that it would receive bipartisan support from lawmakers.

“We have agreed with the Speaker, Alban Bagbin and leaders of the house, that the second reading of the bill will be taken today. It is our expectation that after today the consideration will also follow as well. And so we are very optimistic that we will have the reading, which is long overdue.”

“The committee has agreed by consensus that this bill should be passed. And so there will not be any struggle at all. I would have loved that those who are against it should be bold enough and tell Ghanaians, but you will be surprised that everybody will support this bill today,” Member of Parliament for Ho West expressed hope.