Anti-LGBTQ+ group issues 2-week ultimatum for Parliament to act on controversial bill

The National Coalition for Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values has given Parliament a two-week ultimatum to transmit the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill to President John Mahama for his assent, warning of nationwide action if the deadline is not met.

Addressing a press conference in Accra, the Coalition’s lead convener, Moses Foh-Amoaning, expressed frustration over what he described as years of political hesitation and bureaucratic delays surrounding the Bill, which was passed by Parliament in February 2024.

He said the Coalition would not accept further excuses from either Parliament or the Executive, adding that the group is prepared to take steps to ensure accountability and the protection of what it calls Ghana’s “moral foundation.”

“As Honourable Ayariga has stated, the Bill has already been passed. The Majority Leader and the Speaker should simply write a covering letter and transmit it to the President within two weeks. That should be very easy to do,” Mr. Foh-Amoaning stated.

He cautioned that failure to meet the deadline would be interpreted as an attempt by political leaders to “play games” with the moral will of the people.

The Coalition also called on President Mahama to honour his public commitment to sign the Bill into law once it reaches his desk. Mr. Foh-Amoaning disclosed that he had personally engaged the Attorney General earlier this year regarding the matter.

“When I spoke to him in Rome, he gave the impression that once he returned, he would speak to those who had introduced the private member’s bill because the Speaker was worried about having two versions. He wanted one withdrawn so the Attorney General could introduce the public bill,” he said.

According to him, the Coalition is holding both Parliament and the Presidency “to the fire,” stressing that ten months is long enough for action.

“If it has been passed, then transmit it to the President and let him sign it. If not, then Mr President, let your Attorney General introduce it as a public bill. So much work has already been done—it shouldn’t take more than a month,” he added.

Mr. Foh-Amoaning emphasised that the Coalition’s demands were grounded in faith and national values rather than hostility, assuring that the group would continue to engage government leaders respectfully but firmly.

“We will give Ghanaians a weekly or biweekly update on our engagements. If people are refusing to meet us or delaying action, we will tell Ghanaians. And if timelines are not met, what we will do is, as I’ve indicated, we will engage. And I don’t think that they will not listen. But the ultimate is that we’re going to pray. And i know my God listens ,” he remarked.

The Coalition further expressed disappointment over what it described as the government’s silence and Parliament’s hesitation, saying such delays risk eroding public trust in leaders who promised to uphold Ghana’s moral and cultural values.

“Ghanaians have expressed support for the passage of the Bill. It is incumbent on the President and Parliament, as representatives of the citizenry, to act accordingly. Failure to do so would lead to widespread disappointment and further erode public trust,” Mr. Foh-Amoaning said.

He reiterated the group’s insistence that clauses providing for care, treatment, and support for persons engaged in LGBTQ+ practices — which were removed from the earlier version — must be restored if the President decides to reintroduce the Bill as a public one.

“We believe in upholding moral order while extending compassion. Genuine rehabilitation and care are integral to restoring individuals and safeguarding the moral fabric of our society so this is our call to action,” he concluded.

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