Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council calls for return to original anti-LGBTQ bill
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The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council GPCC has urged Parliament to revert to an earlier version of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly known as the anti-LGBTQ Bill, instead of the one recently passed. According to channelonenewsonline.com, the GPCC believes the current bill does not meet the expectations of the majority of Christians and Ghanaians. While commending Parliament for its swift action, the Council stated that the present legislation falls short of protecting family values, cultural heritage, and the moral fabric of society. The GPCC highlighted that the previous Parliament's bill was more comprehensive and better suited for these imperatives. The Council also encouraged Parliament not to fear potential international repercussions from passing the older bill, reaffirming its commitment to upholding the nation's values and sovereignty. Ghana's Parliament passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, for the second time on May 29, 2026. The bill was initially passed in 2024 but was not assented to by then-President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The reintroduced bill included amendments that the Minority Caucus opposed, arguing that they implied flaws in the original version. These amendments exempted individuals providing legal advice or representation, journalists reporting on LGBTQ issues, and medical professionals offering services to LGBTQ persons from punishment under the law. The GPCC is a major umbrella organization f
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