Ghana president: LGBTQ+ bill to undergo thorough review before approval

Ghana President John Mahama announced that an LGBTQ+ bill passed by parliament will undergo thorough review before presidential approval. The legislation provides for prison sentences for members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Ghana President John Mahama announced that an LGBTQ+ bill passed by parliament will be subject to thorough review before he signs it. The legislation has attracted international attention as it provides for prison sentences for people who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Ghana's MPs voted in favour of the bill, which now awaits presidential approval. Mahama has indicated that he wants to carefully assess the bill's content and legal compliance before making a final decision, raising hopes among both supporters and opponents of the legislation.

International human rights organisations have sharply criticised the bill, arguing that it violates fundamental human rights. Supporters of the proposed law, however, believe that it protects Ghana's traditional values and culture.

Similar legislation has been adopted in recent years by several African countries, causing tensions with Western partner nations. The international community, including the European Union and the United States, has called on Ghana to abandon the bill.