Anti-LGBTQ+ bill is not a partisan initiative – Foh-Amoaning

The National Coalition for Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values has urged President John Dramani Mahama to honour his campaign promise to sign the anti-LGBTQ+ bill into law once it reaches his desk.

The coalition says the bill reflects the collective will of the Ghanaian people and must not be delayed any further.

At a press conference in Accra on October 28, 2025, the coalition’s Secretary General, Moses Foh-Amoaning, renewed calls for Parliament to expedite the process, insisting that the legislation should be treated as a public bill initiated by the Attorney-General rather than a private member’s bill.

“It would be good if the President’s desire for a public bill brought by the Attorney-General is fulfilled. Ghanaians voted for the President with this issue as a key concern. That’s what the people want, it should be a public bill, not a private member’s bill,” Foh-Amoaning said.

He described the legislation as a moral and national imperative, warning that it must not be politicised. “This bill is not a partisan initiative. It represents a collective moral stance and must not be subjected to political maneuvering,” he stated.

Foh-Amoaning criticised what he called the President’s silence on the issue, saying, “The President, who assured Ghanaians he would sign the bill upon assuming office, has remained silent at this critical juncture. Such inaction risks undermining public trust.”

He added, “The President must honour his word and promptly assent to the bill.”

The coalition also took issue with Professor Gordon Akanzuwine Awandare, Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, for revising the university’s statutes to promote gender inclusivity and gender-neutral pronouns. “We remind the University that Ghana’s laws recognize only male and female genders. Implementing policies beyond this framework could conflict with existing laws and damage the institution’s reputation,” he said.

Meanwhile, Majority Leader Hon. Mahama Ayariga clarified that Parliament had already passed the bill, noting that “We have passed it, and it is left with the assent.”