We'll keep pushing until it is assented to - Sam George on anti-LGBTQ Bill

Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has reaffirmed his commitment to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the anti-LGBTQ Bill, stating that sponsors of the legislation will continue to push for its assent.

Speaking at the 4th African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family, Sovereignty and Values on June 4, 2026, he cited the bill as part of Ghana's efforts to uphold what he described as family values and protect children.

According to him, the legislation, which was previously passed by Parliament but did not receive presidential assent, has been passed again and remains a priority for its proponents.

"In 2024, we passed the Family Values Bill. It wasn't assented to. We brought it back again. We passed it last Friday and we'll keep pushing until the President assents to it," Sam George said.

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He argued that African countries should take a more active role in developing laws that reflect their values and societal priorities rather than relying on frameworks shaped by foreign technology companies.

Parliament has passed the anti-LGBTQ Bill after making several amendments to the proposed law.

The bill seeks to criminalise LGBTQ activities, advocacy and promotion in Ghana. However, the revised version includes exemptions for some professionals and institutions.

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“We will keep pushing until the president assents to it”.— Samuel Nartey George, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation.

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