The anti-LGBTQ bill, also known as the human sexual rights and family values bill, was on Wednesday passed by the Ghanaian parliament.
Top society understands that the the MP for Ningo-Prampram, Sam Nartey George introduced the bill called the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill.
According to GhanaWeb, the Ningo-Prampram MP Sam Nartey George was the bill’s private members lead author.
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Reports details that the bill prohibits LGBTQ activities and makes it illegal to promote, advocate, or fund them.
Local Ghanaian media further reports that, a penalty of six months to three years in prison, will be handled to people found participating in the activity or encourage or in any way enable homosexuality.
This bill passage comes years after the bill was introduced at the parliament. The bill had gone through various stages, facing backlash and efforts by opponents to block it or make changes.
Homosexuality is currently illegal in Ghana, punishable by up to three years in prison.
The new legislation increases the maximum punishment for homosexuality to five years.
This bill will also make it illegal to distribute materials that promote LGBTQ rights.
