The Minority in Parliament has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of exploiting the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Law for political advantage.
At a press conference in Parliament on Monday, January 26, 2026, the Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin said the NDC appeared to be retreating from its earlier position on the anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
“They told the whole world there was a need to pass an anti-LGBT law. Basically, they argued that to protect our culture and religious beliefs, a law should criminalise acts of lesbianism, gayism.
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“They engaged the streets of Accra, our villages, the media, religious leaders, and traditional rulers. One year down the line, they’ve been in office, and they have gone quiet on this anti-LGBT law,” he remarked.
The Minority Leader also raised concerns about the promotion of sexual rights in the national curriculum.
He noted that when the inclusion was exposed, the government described it as a “mistake” or “an anomaly,” despite the fact that official documents had been printed, circulated, and signed by the sector minister.
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“We do not accept this. We hold the view that the NDC used the anti-LGBT law only for power, and now that they are facing reality, they want to find a way of running away from it. We will insist that they act according to their own principles,” Afenyo-Markin added.
The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly referred to as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, was unanimously passed by Parliament on February 28, 2024.
The legislation criminalises LGBTQ+ activities in Ghana, imposing prison sentences ranging from six months to three years for individuals, and three to five years for promoters or sponsors.
Source: Ghanaweb
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