President John Mahama has reiterated his firm stance against same-sex marriage, citing his Christian faith as the foundation of his beliefs. Speaking to the clergy on Friday, February 28, he emphasized that his faith acknowledges only two genders—male and female—and does not support same-sex unions, gender changes, or human-animal relationships. Mahama reaffirmed his commitment to preserving traditional family values within Ghanaian law, stressing the importance of upholding cultural and religious principles in shaping societal norms.
In his address, Mahama also touched on Ghana’s proposed Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, which aims to reinforce the country’s traditional family structures. The bill has sparked debate, with proponents arguing that it safeguards Ghanaian cultural values, while critics claim it infringes on human rights. Mahama expressed concern over the bill’s expiration in the previous parliamentary session and emphasized the need for its revival to ensure Ghanaian values are legally upheld.
To this end, the former president revealed that he has initiated discussions with the Speaker of Parliament to facilitate the bill’s reintroduction. However, he hopes the government will take the lead in championing the legislation, rather than leaving it to a private member’s initiative. “I have spoken with the Speaker so that a renewal of the expired Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill should be a bill that is introduced by government rather than as a private members’ motion,” he stated. Mahama remains hopeful that ongoing consultations will pave the way for the bill’s return, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to its traditional family values.
