Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, has announced that the contentious Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, widely known as the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill will be reintroduced for its first reading during the second meeting of the Ninth Parliament.

The anti-LGBTQ+ Bill seeks to criminalise LGBTQ+ activities in Ghana, as well as any form of promotion, advocacy, or financial support for such activities.

It has been one of the most divisive legislative proposals in recent memory, drawing both strong domestic support and international criticism.

Speaking during the opening session of Parliament’s new meeting, Bagbin revealed that the bill, along with two others, has cleared all procedural hurdles and is now ready to be formally tabled.

“Three private members bills; The Property Rights of Spouses Bill 2025, Constitution of the Republic of Ghana Amendment Bill 2025, and the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2025 have completed the processes as required by the standing orders and are expected to be presented for a first reading during the course of this meeting,” he stated.

The anti-LGBTQ+ Bill was previously passed by the Eighth Parliament but failed to become law after it did not receive presidential assent from then-President Nana Akufo-Addo.

Its return to the House is expected to reignite fierce debate over human rights, constitutional freedoms, and Ghanaian cultural norms.

Parliament is now preparing to deliberate on the bill once again, setting the stage for renewed national dialogue over one of the most controversial issues in Ghana’s legislative landscape.