The proposed law has generated public debate both within Ghana and internationally, with some groups supporting it while others have raised concerns about human rights and freedoms.
The bill will go through the necessary constitutional processes before it can take effect as law after President John Mahama's go-ahead.
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President John Mahama has said the nation's policies are rooted in its legal traditions, cultural values, and societal consensus. While acknowledging the global complexity of the issue, Mahama said his commitment is to the rule of law.
"I swore an oath to uphold the Constitution. The people's representatives will deliberate on the bill, and once passed, it will reach the presidency," Mahams
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Human Rights Watch has called on Ghanaian leaders to uphold international legal protections that guarantee the rights to equality, non-discrimination, freedom of expression, and privacy for all citizens. This appeal follows the reintroduction of a draconian bill targeting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals.
While Ghana's parliament passed a version of the bill in February 2024, it
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