Accra, Ghana – The Minority Caucus in Parliament has accused the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) of a significant policy reversal regarding the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly known as the anti-LGBTQ Bill. The Minority, comprising members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), issued a statement on June 4, 2026, asserting that the NDC’s current actions in Parliament contradict its vehement demands for the bill’s immediate presidential assent in 2024 when it was in opposition. This shift, they argue, raises serious questions about the ruling party’s consistency and sincerity on a matter previously deemed of national and moral importance.
Context of the Bill’s Journey
The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill has been a highly contentious piece of legislation in Ghana. First introduced in Parliament, it garnered significant public debate, particularly around its stringent provisions against LGBTQ+ activities and advocacy. Before the 2024 general election, the bill was a focal point of political discourse, with the NDC, then in opposition, repeatedly criticizing the incumbent NPP government for not assenting to it promptly.
During the election campaign, the NDC leveraged public sentiment on the bill, portraying itself as a staunch supporter aligned with the country’s traditional and religious values. This stance was widely reported and formed a key part of their electoral strategy, appealing to a broad segment of the electorate concerned about the bill’s perceived moral implications.
Minority’s Accusations of Inconsistency
The NPP Minority contends that the NDC’s approach to the bill has undergone a dramatic transformation since assuming power. They point to the fact that 31 amendments have been introduced to the legislation under the current NDC administration. The Minority argues that this extensive rewriting of the bill directly contradicts the NDC’s prior insistence that the original 2024 version should have been passed without alteration.
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