The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) of abandoning its previously stated position on the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, describing the shift as “political deceit” following the passage of the amended legislation.
In a statement, the NPP said the NDC had performed a “dramatic U-turn” on the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill after assuming power, despite previously insisting that the law should be passed without compromise. The Minority Caucus reiterated its opposition to the normalisation, promotion, or protection of LGBTQ+ practices in Ghana, saying its stance remains unchanged.
The NPP claimed that the reintroduced Bill underwent over 30 amendments, calling the changes a “fundamental breach of faith” with the Ghanaian people. The party also questioned President John Mahama’s handling of the legislation, alleging that he assured British officials during a recent visit that the Bill was not close to becoming law—a departure from the urgency previously demonstrated while in opposition.
The Minority is demanding that the 2024 version of the Bill be restored in its original form and transmitted to President Mahama for assent. “The bill passed in 2024 with overwhelming consensus… must be passed in its original state and transmitted for presidential assent,” the statement concluded.
Signed by Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the NPP described the situation as a matter of political consistency, trust, and credibility.
