The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has affirmed that the proposed legislation titled "Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values" will be enacted before the parliamentary recess for the festive season.
This assurance follows recent accusations by sponsors of the
Anti-Gay bill, claiming that the Majority in Parliament is obstructing its
passage. The controversy emerged when the First Deputy Speaker reportedly
declined a request to move the bill to the consideration stage.
Mr. Samuel Nartey George, a proponent
of the bill and Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, accused the Majority
Caucus of intentionally impeding the legislative process. He asserted that the
next approach would involve exposing Majority MPs allegedly influenced by
individuals advocating for LGBTQ+ activities in the country.
The Majority Caucus has refuted these allegations. Kwame
Anyimadu-Antwi, Chairman of the Constitutional, Legal, and Parliamentary
Affairs Committee in Parliament, denied claims of sabotage, asserting that the
Ningo-Prampram MP is aware of the underlying issues causing delays in the
bill's passage.
In response to the parliamentary developments, Speaker Bagbin
expressed confidence that the bill would be approved before the House adjourns
for the Christmas and New Year break.
He emphasized the collective
expectation to address the legislation promptly, underscoring potential
consequences for members' political careers if it is not enacted before the
recess.
“I know that nobody in this House is opposed to the bill and I
know the bill will see the light of day before we rise because the people of
Ghana are expecting us to pass the bill before we go on recess. Failure to do
so will have serious consequences on members as they want to advance in their
political careers,” he said.
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