Private legal practitioner and Executive Secretary of the National Coalition for Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values, Moses Foh Amoaning, has asserted that the controversial Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill faces severe obstacles, including resistance from sitting Members of Parliament allegedly involved in same-sex activities.
According to a report by rainbowradioonline.com on October 23, 2025, Foh Amoaning criticised the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) for what he termed a breach of public trust, accusing the party of shifting its position on the legislation for political gain.
According to him, the NDC while in opposition had pledged to pass the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill and ensure presidential assent, capitalising on former President Akufo-Addo’s refusal to sign the previous version.
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He characterised recent remarks by Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, who claimed on October 22, 2025, that reintroducing the bill was unnecessary as it had already been passed, as a “profound insult” to Ghanaians.
Ayariga’s comment directly contradicts the earlier position of President John Dramani Mahama, who had informed the Catholic Bishops’ Conference that the previously passed bill had lapsed and would need to be reintroduced.
“While in opposition, the NDC capitalised on the failure of Akufo-Addo to assent to the bill,” Amoaning said.
“They promised to pass and ensure its assent, yet after winning power, they have shifted the goalposts. This is purely a political agenda fueled by our politicians… Politicians, forgive my language, take Ghanaians for f**ls,” he added.
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The lawyer further alleged that internal political resistance is a major factor stalling the bill.
“There are some MPs who are engaged in homosexual acts… and therefore will resist the passage of this bill. Others may have accepted ‘bribes’ and will obstruct any attempt to have the bill resubmitted,” he claimed.
He extended his criticism to religious leaders, stating, “There are also some pastors involved in homosexual acts. These individuals are corrupting our youth and luring them into homosexuality, and they must be stopped.”
Amoaning stressed that Ghana has no legitimate excuse for further delay, especially since the United States, which typically exerts pressure on Ghana regarding LGBTQI+ issues, now has a President who is reportedly against LGBTQI+ activities.
He warned that the lack of accountability suggests Ghana is “essentially becoming a failed state.”
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