Ghana’s Parliament has adopted the report of the Committee on Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs on the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill recommending its passage amidst chaos.
The Chairman for the committee Kwame Anyimadu Antwi in presenting the report argued the bill has been fine-tuned to conform with the dictates of the constitution of the country.
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin after both sides threw weight behind the bill asked for any descanting voice but no one rose up.
He however added that considering the numbers in the house on Wednesday July 5, 2023 he will still open the floor for the debate.
“One hundred and sixty-five are in support of the bill, anybody who disagrees be on your feet. Honorable members since all members are in support of the bill. I’m definitely not going to gag the house, no. I will definitely give you the opportunity to expand and improve further the submissions that have been made.
“So that at the consideration stage it will be enriched by your contributions to make a proper amendment to the bill. I don’t intend to prevent you from contributing. But I just wanted everybody to be clear that none is against the bill then we move on. In view of the numbers I’m tempted to give some time,” Mr. Bagbin stated.
Asawase MP Muntaka Mubarak described the activities of LGBTQI+ members as madness.
The former Minority Chief Whip questioned why the West is not interested in pushing for recognition of gay rights in Arab countries as much as they do Africa.
First deputy speaker Joseph Osei-Owusu on his part insisted the bill conforms with the values and traditions of the country.
The Bekwai MP called out the West for seeking to force gay rights down the throat of Ghana insisting the bill will be passed and damning the consequences.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5FM
