Stop pretending Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill is a 'kakai bi' chasing the president - Solomon Owusu

A leading member of the United Party (UP), Solomon Owusu, has urged political leaders to act decisively and stop what he describes as unnecessary delays and “pretence” surrounding Ghana’s controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill.

Speaking on Joy Prime on Saturday, April 25, 2026, Owusu weighed in on the ongoing national debate, arguing that the issue has been overcomplicated despite what he believes is clear public support for the legislation.

“We have made no progress. The same measure we used to judge Nana Akufo-Addo and Mahamudu Bawumia will be the same standard for John Dramani Mahama. If he fails to execute the promise made to Ghanaians alongside Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, then he must be held accountable,” he said.

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He expressed frustration with what he termed as rationalisation in governance, insisting that the previous administration had no justification for failing to assent to the bill after extensive stakeholder consultations.

“President Akufo-Addo goofed. He had no business not signing it,” he stated.

He added that Parliament had already undertaken significant engagements, including international consultations, during the bill’s earlier stages.

He questioned why the current process appears to be revisiting previously addressed steps, insisting that the legal framework remains unchanged.

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“The framework of the law is still the same. Other countries are dealing with complex challenges, yet this should be straightforward.

“Signing a law that addresses same-sex relations, must it be this difficult?” he quizzed.

Addressing concerns about human rights implications, Solomon Owusu challenged the basis of such arguments, questioning whether those advocating for LGBTQ+ protections represent Ghanaian interests.

“Whose rights are you protecting? I am yet to see Ghanaians openly come forward on this matter. This law is for Ghanaians, and sovereignty resides in the people,” he said.

He further dismissed the influence of international advocacy groups such as Amnesty International, stating that their efforts should remain outside Ghana’s legislative process.

Owusu maintained that the majority of Ghanaians support the bill.

“Parliament represents the people, and when the question was put, there was unanimous support,” he claimed.

While he acknowledged that the bill is not currently before President Mahama, he stressed that leadership requires decisive action once it reaches that stage.

Expressing strong disapproval of ongoing discussions and reviews, Solomon Owusu described the situation as unnecessary and wasteful.

“Why are we pretending as though this is a ‘kakai bi’ chasing our president? We keep going back and forth, spending state resources, yet no action is taken,” he added.

He stated with a firm call for urgency, warning against continued inaction.

“The unseriousness must end. This issue should be resolved this year,” he said.

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