The Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has urged former President John Dramani Mahama to honor his campaign pledge by signing the controversial Anti-Gay Bill into law.
This call follows Mahama’s recent suggestion that a government-sponsored bill might be more effective than the current Private Member’s Bill, as it would allow for broader consultations and help build national consensus.
During a meeting with Bishops on January 14, Mahama also emphasized the importance of revising school curriculums to promote moral and cultural teachings that reflect Ghanaian and African values.
In a Facebook post on January 16, Mr. Ahiagbah accused Mahama of backing away from his promise to support the LGBTQ+ Bill, which he had committed to during the 2024 election campaign. He urged the former president to approve the bill without further delay, warning that elections come with consequences.
“H.E. John Mahama is running away from signing the LGBTQ+ Bill after promising to do so in its current form. Elections have consequences, and H.E. Mahama must not shift the goalpost. Sign the bill as you have pledged to Ghanaians…#Ghana @JDMahama @NJOAgyemang.”
The controversial bill aims to criminalize activities associated with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI) advocacy. If passed into law, it would impose penalties on individuals promoting or funding LGBTQI-related activities, as well as those providing indirect support.
Proponents argue the bill is necessary to protect Ghanaian cultural and family values, which they claim are being undermined by foreign ideologies.
Conversely, critics, including human rights groups, condemn the bill as a violation of fundamental human rights, such as freedom of expression, association, and equality under the law.
