The Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference is urging President John Dramani Mahama’s government to swiftly reintroduce the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly referred to as the anti-LGBT bill, so that it can be enacted into law as soon as possible.
They advocate for this bill because they believe it is crucial for promoting traditional Ghanaian family values and protecting children from what they perceive as harmful activities.
During a meeting held with President Mahama suggested that a government-sponsored version of the bill would be more effective than the current Private Member’s Bill. He explained that such an approach would allow for broader consultation and foster national consensus on the issue.
President Mahama also emphasized the need to revise school curricula to include moral and cultural education that reinforces Ghanaian and African values among children.
Most Reverend Matthew Gyamfi, President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference, spoke at the meeting and urged the government to take decisive action on this matter.
“What we want is for the bill to be enacted into law. This does not mean it cannot be taught in schools once it is law. Many of our laws are incorporated into school curricula through civic education and other subjects.
“The fact that it should be taught does not negate the necessity for it to become law. Ghanaians overwhelmingly support this, and we do not want technical language to undermine the will of the people,” he stated.
The Bishops reaffirmed their commitment to advocating for the protection of Ghanaian family values and urged the government to prioritize the prompt passage of the bill.
