Congress approved a minimum sentence of three years and a maximum of five years in prison for intentional promotion, sponsorship, or support of LGBTQ+ activities.
Those caught in the act face a minimum sentence of six months and a maximum of three years in prison.
One of the main proponents of the bill, Ningo Prampuram MP Samuel Ngati George, briefed during parliamentary proceedings on the article-by-article amendments to the Proper Human Rights Sexual Rights and Promotion of Family Values Bill in Ghana. I did it.
“What caused the confusion was the establishment of a position advocating the promotion of activities that Ghanaians are against. Nobody cares what you do in your bedroom. Therefore, yesterday 2 The prison sentence for anyone caught in the act on May 7th is a minimum of six months and a maximum of three years.
However, anyone who intentionally promotes, sponsors, or supports an agenda is subject to a minimum penalty of three years and a maximum of five years. ”
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By a unanimous vote on July 5, 2023, Parliament approved the second reading of the bill and accepted several minor amendments proposed by the Constitution, Legal Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Committee.
Former President Mahama’s comments on LGBTQ issues
Meanwhile, former President Mahama and leader of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) said he was against LGBTQ people because of his faith.
The former president clearly stated his position on this controversial topic while addressing a gathering of clerics in the eastern region.
“I believe in my faith, and my faith is against LGBTQ people. Because we haven’t done it,” he added.
Due to my faith as a member of the Assemblies of God, I oppose LGBTQ – John Mahama#TV3GH #3 News GH pic.twitter.com/2BL0J53sr9
— #TV3GH (@tv3_ghana) January 31, 2024
The former President, therefore, called on the government to work with Parliament to ensure that the Appropriate Human Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, currently before Parliament, is passed.