LGBTQR+ Ghana Requires Urgent Legislation - Bagbin informs the British House of Lords and House of Commons of the following.

The Speaker of Ghana's Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has assured members of the British House of Lords and House of Commons that the current anti-gay bill in Parliament is not problematic.

In Ghana, there is an imperative need for legislation pertaining to the LGBTQQIAP (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and Pansexual).

"There is nothing wrong with the Ghanaian Parliament's efforts to legislate on the promotion of human sexual rights and family values in Ghana, using our constitution as a guide," he stated.

He added that the Ghanaian Parliament is cognizant of the numerous human rights provisions in the country's constitution.

Parliament is aware that "any legislation that diminishes the human rights and liberties guaranteed by our constitution will be challenged in court."

In response to a query about the President's role in the referenced bill, the Speaker insisted that Ghana's legislature has the authority and capacity to legislate on the subject and will not tolerate executive interference.

He explained that the President's duty is to emphasize legislation submitted to him by Parliament.

In this procedure, the President may make recommendations for Parliament's consideration. However, the legislature, not the executive, holds the ultimate legislative authority. He stated, "Ghana's democracy is based on the rule of law, not the rule of man."

He added that Africa is unfazed by the veiled threats of withdrawal of investments and international aid, as well as other stringent economic measures, which have accompanied the continent's efforts to protect its culture, values, and societal conventions, as well as to ensure the future of its youth.

"Threats are inappropriate. If your neighbor or business associate has a problem, you assist him in resolving it. According to the Rt. Hon. Speaker, boycotts and threats do not solve problems; engagement and understanding do.

Once a group reaches consensus on what constitutes Human rights, values, and principles, he explained, they proceed on. What is required is alignment and context comprehension.