A former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho, has reacted to recent remarks by President John Dramani Mahama on the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, popularly referred to as the anti-LGBTQ bill.

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

Mahama noted that Ghana’s ongoing debate on LGBTQ+ issues, though important, should not overshadow the country’s more urgent development challenges.

He emphasised that the nation continues to face pressing concerns, including access to education, healthcare, jobs, and other basic needs, which must remain the government’s top priority.

Reacting to the development in a social media post on March 31, 2026, Anyidoho shared a news card of the President’s statement and referenced the late and former President John Evans Atta Mills and his firm stance on LGBTQ issues, stating that he did not accept such activities.

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He wrote, “I miss President Atta-Mills and his history-laden bold stance on this subject. Vindication lies in the womb of time. Sir, may your nation-loving soul continue to rest well in the bosom of the Lord. Ghana will not die.”

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.

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.

I miss President Atta-Mills and his history-laden bold stance on this subject.

Vindication lies in the womb of time.

Sir, may your nation-loving soul continue to rest well in the bosom of the Lord.

Ghana will not die 🙏🇬🇭❤️ pic.twitter.com/r6Xp4ZeRgu

— Samuel Koku Anyidoho🇬🇭 (@KokuAnyidoho) March 31, 2026