Samuel Nartey George, Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram and Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, has reaffirmed his unwavering support for the anti-LGBTQ legislation in Ghana.
Speaking in an interview, he emphasized that his position has not changed and that he remains committed to seeing the bill passed.
The MP confirmed that the bill has been resubmitted and is currently awaiting attention from the Constitutional, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs Committee.
He reiterated his belief that LGBTQ+ activities are inconsistent with Ghanaian cultural and moral values, calling them an “abomination.”
“I have laid the Private Member’s Bill before Parliament. I have not changed my position,” Sam George said.
Earlier this year, during a parliamentary hearing on January 30, George reiterated his commitment to reintroducing the bill if necessary, highlighting its importance to national identity and values.
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“The bill will be reintroduced in the 9th Parliament,” he assured during questioning from fellow MP Samuel Abu Jinapor.
Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has proposed a softer approach to LGBTQ+ issues.
While acknowledging the cultural concerns of Ghanaians, Mahama suggested that a government-backed initiative promoting family values through education could be more effective and widely accepted than punitive legislation.
The controversial “Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill” continues to divide public opinion.
Supporters argue that it reflects traditional Ghanaian values, while critics warn it violates basic human rights and risks international backlash.
With the current administration exploring alternatives and Parliament still deliberating, the fate of the anti-LGBTQI bill remains a highly sensitive and politically charged issue in Ghana.
