A leading research group stands against Ghana's anti-LGBTQ bill planned for Parliament after it expired last year. CDD-Ghana calls the Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill harmful to constitutional rights. The organization shared this view during meetings with about 50 religious leaders from the Central Region. These talks aimed to teach participants about protecting the dignity of sexual minorities.
Senior Programs Officer Dr. Michael Akagbor told the media that moral disapproval should not become criminal law. He emphasized that democratic societies must protect equality regardless of social differences. Religious leaders at the event developed more balanced opinions after learning about legal concerns. Some pastors who once supported the bill changed their minds when they understood its constitutional problems.
Parliament passed the original bill with support from both parties in February 2024. Former President Akufo-Addo never signed it before leaving office. Ten lawmakers recently reintroduced the measure as a private bill. Current President Mahama says he agrees with the bill's general idea but wants it presented as government legislation instead.
Senior Programs Officer Dr. Michael Akagbor told the media that moral disapproval should not become criminal law. He emphasized that democratic societies must protect equality regardless of social differences. Religious leaders at the event developed more balanced opinions after learning about legal concerns. Some pastors who once supported the bill changed their minds when they understood its constitutional problems.
Parliament passed the original bill with support from both parties in February 2024. Former President Akufo-Addo never signed it before leaving office. Ten lawmakers recently reintroduced the measure as a private bill. Current President Mahama says he agrees with the bill's general idea but wants it presented as government legislation instead.
