By:Adams Perpetual
Growing public pressure and renewed engagement between the Presidency and the Christian Council have intensified national conversations about Ghana’s stance on the anti-LGBTQI+ bill.
With citizens eager to know whether the President will assent to the legislation once Parliament completes its work, the debate has resurfaced with greater urgency in the new Parliament.
Many observers note that the government’s position appears firm and unchanged, keeping the issue at the centre of public discourse.
Speaking on GTV breakfast show on November 19, 2025, a lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Palgrave Boakye Danqua, praised President John Dramani Mahama for reaffirming his commitment to sign the bill when Parliament concludes its processes.
He described the President’s position as consistent with religious and cultural views shared by many Ghanaians.
He argued that the continuation of humanity rests on the union between a man and a woman, noting that global religious institutions, including the Catholic Church and Islam, hold similar positions.
He also called on government to address the rising number of young women engaged in prostitution in parts of Accra. According to him, many of these girls are trafficked from neighbouring countries and are victims of exploitative contracts.
He stressed the need for stronger enforcement and moral guidance, especially within the school system, to promote respect, dignity and proper values among young people.
The MP for Zebilla, Ebenezer Ndebilla, also welcomed the President’s stance and explained that the anti-LGBTQI+ bill must be reintroduced because previous bills expired with the last Parliament.
He expressed confidence that the new proponents drawn from both the NDC and NPP ,will ensure a smooth passage once it returns to the floor.
He also noted that the President prefers the bill to be treated as a public bill to encourage broader national participation in the debate.
Mr.Ndebilla further commended civil society groups and religious bodies for sustaining public pressure on the matter.
He said such pressure is important in a democratic system because it ensures that issues of national interest remain a priority, even as government attends to other pressing responsibilities.
