Sissala West MP, Mohammed Sukparu, has declared with certainty that Ghana’s controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill will be passed, revealing that the legislative process has been restarted in the current Parliament and is steadily progressing through the required stages.
Speaking in an interview with Lily Mohammed on GHone TV’s GHToday on April 7, 2026, the Sissala West MP explained that the bill, originally sponsored by Sam George and other Members of Parliament, was a private member’s bill, not a government-sponsored one.
“Sam George and his colleagues sponsored the bill. It was not a government bill. In the case of a private member’s bill, the sponsors themselves lead the process,” he clarified.
Sukparu recounted that although the bill was passed by the 8th Parliament and forwarded to the presidency, it could not be assented to before the tenure of Parliament expired, effectively requiring a restart of the process.
“Per the parliamentary rules, the duration of the eighth Parliament elapsed, so we have to start afresh” he noted.
He noted that the current 9th Parliament, which commenced in 2025, has already seen the reintroduction of the bill by its original sponsors.
“Sam George and his colleagues have initiated the processes again. The bill is going through stages” he said.
The MP expressed strong confidence in the stance of President John Dramani Mahama, asserting that he would sign the bill once it is passed by Parliament.
“I have the trust in him, and I know that when it comes to LGBTQ+, he is against it… if he doesn’t sign the bill when it is passed, I would resign as a Member of Parliament.”
He contrasted this with former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who did not assent to the bill before leaving office. “President Akufo-Addo could not sign the bill… but we said when we come to power, President Mahama will sign it.”
Despite the ongoing debates, Sukparu insisted that the legislative outcome is inevitable, emphasizing that the bill is following due parliamentary procedure.
“The bill certainly would be passed because it’s going through stages. It is not like Sam George can just get up and pass it, it must go through the processes.”
READ: President John Mahama signs five bills into law
He also highlighted the commitment of parliamentary leadership to the bill’s progress. “The Speaker himself is very committed to this particular bill, and he doesn’t joke with it” he said.
While defending the legislative process, Sukparu urged critics to shift attention toward pressing economic concerns affecting Ghanaians.
“Let’s focus on how we can ease the burden that Ghanaians are going through… that is where our concentration should be.”
The renewed push for the Anti-LGBTQ+ bill continues to stir national debate, as Parliament resumes consideration of the proposed legislation under the current administration.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh/Abigail Praise Pabai
