As Haruna Iddrisu prepares to meet President Mahama over the LGBTQ+ bill review, uncertainty looms.

Haruna Iddrisu, Member of Parliament for Tamale South and former Minority Leader, has sparked a national debate with his recent comments on the LGBTQ+ law. Many Ghanaians are waiting for his meeting with former President John Dramani Mahama to discuss a possible bill reconsideration.

The bill, a contentious piece of legislation aiming at criminalizing LGBTQ+ activity in Ghana, has been a heated topic for several years. Under President Nana Akufo-Addo's administration, the NDC-majority Parliament passed the measure in 2023, but the President refused to sign it into law, citing constitutional and diplomatic concerns. The issue has since persisted, leaving many citizens divided on the future measures.

As Ghanaians speculate on the bill's future path under a probable Mahama administration in 2025, Haruna Iddrisu's recent remarks have created confusion. Many expected an NDC-led administration to quickly enact the bill, given the tremendous effort its MPs put into crafting and passing it. However, Haruna Iddrisu's comment suggests potential revisions or possibly a larger national consultation.

Speaking on the subject, Haruna Iddrisu stated, "I have some suggestions on LGBTQ+, but I have yet to share them with President Mahama so that he can study the bill and reach national consensus on this issue. To also consider the constitution and how to deal with LGBTQ+, but to explain it further implies I'm lowering it to a little issue by elevating [it] to a socio-cultural concern for our country."

His statements elicited diverse reactions across the country. Some Ghanaians consider his approach as a pragmatic step toward ensuring inclusivity and constitutional compliance. Others, however, see it as a potential reversal of a bill they say symbolizes Ghanaian cultural and moral values.

The ambiguity surrounding Haruna Iddrisu's meeting with Mahama has left many wondering whether the measure will be changed, upheld, or abolished entirely. For the time being, the nation is on edge, waiting to see how this issue plays out over the next few months.