The President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, has renewed calls for Parliament to retain the original provisions of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, urging lawmakers not to dilute its contents during final consideration.
Speaking during a discussion on Citi FM, Most Rev. Gyamfi said the Catholic Church and other supporters of the legislation expect Parliament to adopt the bill in the form it was originally presented, without significant amendments.
He cautioned against what he described as attempts to weaken the draft, insisting that any substantial changes could undermine the intent behind the proposed law.
According to him, supporters of the bill believe it reflects widely held cultural, religious, and moral values in Ghana, and therefore should not be altered in ways that would compromise those principles.
The Bishop maintained that Parliament has a responsibility to act in line with what he described as the expectations of many citizens who support the legislation.
The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly referred to as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, continues to generate intense national debate, with strong opinions both in support of and against its passage.
While supporters argue it preserves traditional values, opponents have raised concerns about its potential implications for human rights protections and freedoms.
Most Rev. Gyamfi’s comments add to ongoing pressure from religious groups urging lawmakers to expedite the bill’s passage while maintaining its core provisions, as Parliament continues its consideration of the legislation.
