Minority Caucus accuses President Mahama of downplaying anti-LGBTQ+ bill to British Prime Minister

Ghana's Minority Caucus in Parliament has accused President John Dramani Mahama of downplaying the anti-LGBTQ+ bill during his recent visit to the United Kingdom. Speaking at Chatham House in London, President Mahama suggested the bill was “far from becoming law.” The Minority Caucus stated that President Mahama reportedly gave firm assurances to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street that the bill was far from being signed. The caucus described this assurance as “hypocritical,” citing Mahama’s earlier stance on the bill during his campaign. They noted that President Mahama’s remarks at Chatham House also suggested his administration was not in a hurry to see the bill enacted. The Minority Caucus expressed concern that such assurances, if accurate, would represent a significant departure from the urgency with which the NDC pursued the matter while in opposition. They questioned the NDC's consistency and commitment, arguing that the party is not prepared to stand by its previously campaigned position. The caucus maintained that the bill, in its original form, should be passed by the current Parliament and transmitted for presidential assent, aligning with the aspirations of the majority of Ghanaians.