Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has directed the committee handling the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, to present its report for consideration and passage before the current meeting of Parliament comes to an end.
Addressing the House when Parliament resumed sitting on Thursday, May 21, Mr. Bagbin said the bill remains a matter of significant public interest and stressed the need to advance the legislative process.
“In view of the significance of the bill and the need to advance the legislative process, I urge the committee to present its report for consideration and passage by the House before the end of this meeting. Very important,” he stated.
The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, has been one of the most debated pieces of legislation in recent years, drawing strong support from religious groups and traditional authorities, while also attracting criticism from human rights advocates and some international organisations.
Mr. Bagbin acknowledged growing public concern over delays in the passage of the bill and said Parliament is fully aware of the expectations of Ghanaians.
“Parliament has also taken note of the concerns recently expressed by sections of the public and various stakeholders regarding the delay in the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2025,” he said.
“We appreciate the keen public interest in this important legislation, and acknowledge the expectations of the citizenry on the matter.”
According to the Speaker, the committee responsible for the bill has already completed its stakeholder consultations and public hearings, paving the way for the next stage of the legislative process.
“As stakeholders may be aware, the committee responsible for the bill has concluded its public hearing and stakeholder engagements,” he added.
His latest remarks reinforce earlier assurances that the current Parliament remains committed to passing the bill after the previous version failed to become law following the refusal of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to assent to it before the dissolution of the last Parliament.
Mr. Bagbin has repeatedly maintained that the current Parliament is determined to see the legislation through, insisting that it reflects the values and cultural expectations of many Ghanaians.
