Members of Parliament (MPs) have begun a clause-by-clause amendment of the bill on the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values popularly known as the Anti-Gay Bill.
Following the resumption of sitting on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, the Speaker of Parliament revealed that, looking at the number of Bills before the House, members and various committees need to double their efforts to consider and conclude on matters before the end of the year.
The anti-gay bill seeks to criminalize activities of LGBTQ in Ghanaian society and according to the speaker, the bill is one that is so dear to the people of Ghana hence it must be passed as early as possible.
On the floor of the House on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, a sponsor of the bill, Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George moved a motion for the amendments to begin allowing members to debate and make the necessary amendments.
However, the Majority leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu is confident that the necessary amendments will be concluded on Friday, February 9, 2024.
The anti-gay and the Intestate Succession Bills are the two Bills currently at the consideration stage and before the House.
The Majority leader also hinted that the Ghana Boundary Commission and the Ghana Hydro Power Authority bills are also at the consideration stage.
