Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. Ntim Fordjour, has expressed confidence that Ghana’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill could be passed into law within the next three to six months.

Speaking on Joy News’ AM Show, the former Deputy Education Minister stated that the legislative process should move smoothly if stakeholders maintain the same level of dedication shown during the previous parliamentary session.

“Within three to six months, we should be able to pass this bill. We’ve handled even more complex legislation under a certificate of urgency. So, I don’t see why this should extend beyond three months,” Rev. Fordjour said.

He clarified that the bill is not starting from scratch. Extensive consultations, public hearings, and debates have already taken place in the previous Parliament, giving lawmakers a strong foundation to build on.

According to the MP, this groundwork will accelerate the bill’s progress once it goes through the standard legislative stages. He added that continued bipartisan cooperation would be key to ensuring the bill’s timely passage.

“If both sides of the House maintain the unity and focus shown earlier, I’m confident this bill won’t go beyond the current parliamentary meeting,” he emphasized.

The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, seeks to criminalize same-sex relationships and restrict the promotion of LGBTQ+ activities in Ghana.

The bill has sparked widespread debate across Ghana and the international community, with supporters calling it a defense of traditional values and critics warning it threatens human rights.

It is expected to be laid before Parliament this week for its first reading, after which it will be referred to the Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee for review and recommendations.

Rev. Fordjour remains optimistic that with renewed focus and cooperation, the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill will soon become law.