Audrey Gadzekpo expresses disappointment over Parliament's approval of anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Gadzekpo conveyed her dismay during a press conference held in Accra on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, following the bill's passage.

She drew a parallel between the bill and the reintroduction of the criminal libel law and expressed hope that a future government might overturn it if the President assents to it.

The Promotion of Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, also known as the anti-LGBTQ bill, has been passed into law by the Parliament of Ghana after completing various stages of consideration.

The legislation defines "unnatural carnal knowledge" as a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for a maximum of three years.

As Ghana engages in discussions surrounding the contentious anti-LGBTQ+ bill, it becomes crucial for citizens to comprehend its implications and significance within the socio-political fabric of the nation.

Introduced by a coalition of lawmakers and backed by religious and conservative factions, the bill mirrors wider societal attitudes towards homosexuality and gender diversity in Ghana.