New Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill 'Not Fit for Purpose,' Says Minority Caucus

The Minority Caucus has declared that President John Dramani Mahama's assent to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, would hold little significance. According to the caucus, the legislation, as it currently stands, is fundamentally flawed and "not fit for purpose."

Their statement suggests a significant divergence between the bill passed by the Eighth Parliament and the version that may be presented for assent. The caucus specifically highlighted that the new iteration of the bill allegedly fails to include prohibitions that were present in the earlier parliamentary version.

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President John Dramani Mahama’s assent to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, passed on Friday, would be of little relevance because the legislation is not fit for purpose.

This critique implies a concern over the effectiveness and intent of the legislation, questioning its ability to achieve its stated objectives. The Minority Caucus's position underscores a contentious debate surrounding the bill's content and its potential implications.

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Unlike the bill passed by the Eighth Parliament, the new version does not prohibit …