Ghana's Parliament Approves Anti-LGBTQ* Bill, Awaiting President Mahama's Signature
Ghana's Parliament Approves Anti-LGBTQ+* Bill, Awaiting President Mahama's Signature
The bill imposes up to three years in prison for individuals who engage in homosexual acts, and three to five years for those who promote, sponsor, or intentionally support LGBTQ+ activities. It also introduces a "duty to report" prohibited acts to the police.
The legislation retains the core provisions of a similar bill passed in 2024 but not signed by former President Nana Akufo‑Addo, which lapsed.
Exemptions are included for legal, media, and healthcare professionals who report on LGBTQ+ issues or provide medical treatment.
President John Mahama, who has stated that he believes "only two genders exist—man and woman" and that marriage is between a man and a woman, is now expected to sign the bill into law.
Same‑sex relationships were already illegal under colonial‑era laws, though no prosecutions have occurred.
Mahama in November 2025, saying he would sign the anti-LGBTQ+ bill into law if passed by parliament.
* considered extremist and banned in Russia
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