Ningo Prampram lawmaker Samuel Nartey George has said he remains committed to the passage of the anti-gay bill.
His comment comes at a time when the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has directed the Business Committee to schedule the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, also known as the anti-LGBTQ Bill, for reintroduction and consideration, stating that it does not contravene any constitutional provision.
In a post on his X page, Sam George, also the Minister of Communication and Digitalisation, said
This morning, I joined the BBC News on the Newsday programme to discuss the Family Value Bill that my Colleagues and I reintroduced into Parliament. Earlier this week, Mr Speaker asked the Business Committee to schedule the Bill for the consideration of the House. My fidelity to the reintroduction and going through the entire process of passing the Bill again remains firm. I have ignored the many politically tainted comments about my abandoning the Bill, treating them as ignorance dressed as criticism. Once the Bill is laid, I will lead the advocacy as I did in the previous Parliament to ensure it is passed again. My fidelity to my faith and my commitment to protecting the innocence of Ghanaian children remain unshaken. For God and Country.
The Speaker, in his directive, noted that the reconsideration of the bill does not amount to a waste of state financial resources.
The bill went through all the legislative processes and was passed by Ghana’s Eighth Parliament in February 2024. However, it was not assented to by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and therefore did not become law.
The bill subsequently lapsed upon the inauguration of the Ninth Parliament. Confusion has since surrounded the legislative process, as the previous Parliament expired before the bill was signed, necessitating its reintroduction in the new session.
In February 2025, nine Members of Parliament declared their intention to reintroduce the bill.
Subsequently, Speaker Bagbin directed that the drafting be redone and the bill transmitted in pursuant of Order 186 and directed the Committee on Private Member’s bill and Private Member’s Motion to consider again and advise on whether the bill complies with the relevant constitutional provisions.
Addressing MPs on the floor of the House on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the Speaker said:
Honourable Members, I have reviewed the report of the Committee and form the opinion that the Bill does not impose or alter taxation or a charge on the Consolidated Fund in the manner stipulated in Article 108 of the Constitution.
The Bill has gone through all the processes in accordance with the Standing Orders of Parliament. I therefore direct that the Bill be scheduled by the Business Committee to be presented to the House for consideration, he stated.
The bill seeks to introduce strict criminal penalties for same-sex sexual activity, as well as for the promotion or support of LGBTQ+ rights. Under earlier versions passed by Parliament, individuals could face prison terms for engaging in same-sex conduct or for advocacy related to such activities.
