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📍 Tarkwa • by Andy • May 31, 2026
Ghana Parliament Passes Controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill After Heated Amendments
Ghana's parliament approved the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill on Friday by voice vote, criminalizing same-sex acts With up to three years in prison and promotion or funding with three to ten years. Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga added exemptions for lawyers, journalists, doctors, public health efforts, and academics, which minority NPP members labeled 'watered-down' and full of loopholes. The bill now awaits President John Dramani Mahama's signature; he has expressed support for traditional views on gender and marriage, though human rights groups warn of dangers to lives and free speech.
Ghana's parliament approved the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill on Friday by voice vote, criminalizing same-sex acts With up to three years in prison and promotion or funding with three to ten years. Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga added exemptions for lawyers, journalists, doctors, public health efforts, and academics, which minority NPP members labeled 'watered-down' and full of loopholes. The bill now awaits President John Dramani Mahama's signature; he has expressed support for traditional views on gender and marriage, though human rights groups warn of dangers to lives and free speech.
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