'Why is Mahama having peace?' - Fiifi Boafo questions delay on Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

Former Head of Corporate Affairs at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Fiifi Boafo, has raised concerns about the continued delay in the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025 popularly termed as the anti-LGBTQ bill.

According to him, the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram and now Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, had stated in 2024 while the National Democratic Congress (NDC) was in opposition that if they won power and the President failed to ensure the passage of the bill, he would have “no peace.”

Boafo therefore questioned why the President is still enjoying peace of mind while the bill remains pending.

Speaking on a panel discussion on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo on March 28, 2026, Boafo argued that Sam George should stand by his words and ensure the passage of the bill.

“Is the President having his peace? I am asking this question because Sam George said he will make sure the President will have no peace if he doesn’t assent to the anti-LGBTQ bill and I haven’t heard it has been signed… What action has the government taken? So, I am asking that the person who said the President will have no peace what has he done?” he said.

Meanwhile, the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025 widely referred to as the anti-LGBTQ bill has been laid before Parliament for consideration for a second time.

Following its First Reading on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin referred the bill to the Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee for further scrutiny and reporting.

Speaking in the House, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga explained the delay in presenting the bill.

“The reason why this bill delayed and is being presented today is because the technical processes were being undertaken under the guidance of the Right Honourable Speaker,” he stated.

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The bill was first referred to the Office of the Attorney-General and the Ministry of Justice on January 28, 2025, following the inauguration of the Ninth Parliament.

The Attorney-General’s Office submitted its observations on April 7, 2025, which were subsequently forwarded to the bill’s sponsors.

It was later reviewed by the Committee on Private Members’ Bills and Private Members’ Motions, which unanimously recommended that the legislation be introduced in the House.

The proposed law seeks to criminalise activities associated with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons.

Sponsored by 10 Members of Parliament from both the Majority and Minority sides, the bill enjoys bipartisan support.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has stated that Ghana’s ongoing debate on LGBTQ+ issues, though important, should not overshadow the country’s more urgent development challenges.

Addressing Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) at the Jubilee House on March 30, 2026, he stressed the need for restraint and respectful dialogue, describing the subject as deeply sensitive and emotionally charged.

Mahama noted that Ghana continues to face pressing concerns, including access to education, healthcare, jobs, and other basic needs, which he said must remain the government’s top priority.



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