Ghana's Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill delay seen as opportunity for legislative review
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Shaibu Mahama, Chairman of Parliament’s Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee, described former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s decision not to assent to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2021, also known as the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, as a “blessing in disguise.” In a video shared by Channel One TV on April 23, 2026, Mahama suggested that the delay allows lawmakers to revisit and strengthen the proposed legislation. He stated that the time elapsed since the bill's introduction has led to deeper reflections and a broader understanding of its implications, noting that "many things have changed." Mahama explained that Parliament now has the chance to address gaps overlooked in earlier deliberations, particularly before the previous Parliament lapsed. He emphasized the opportunity to incorporate, delete, amend, and reshape the bill, assuring that ongoing reviews would consider the rights of all individuals to avoid infringing on constitutional freedoms. Lawmakers will also examine existing legislation to create a more comprehensive and legally sound framework. Discussions on the bill have resumed, indicating a renewed effort to refine and potentially reintroduce it in Parliament.
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