Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill to be scrutinised before approval, president says
Ghanaian President John Mahama has announced that a controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill will undergo further legal scrutiny before approval. The bill, which proposes prison sentences for identifying as LGBTQ+ and mandates reporting of prohibited acts, faces ongoing legal challenges and procedural questions.
Why it matters
The legislation represents a significant flashpoint in the global debate over human rights, religious influence, and colonial-era legal legacies in Africa.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Thomas Naadi BBC Africa, Accra Anadolu via Getty Images Ghanaian President John Mahama s comments came during a visit to the UK Ghana s new bill criminalising LGBTQ+ activities will undergo scrutiny before it is officially approved, the president has said.
The article reports on the president's statements and the bill's status without taking a stance on the morality of the legislation.
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