A walk through the streets reveals just how deeply divided Ghanaians remain over the proposed anti-LGBTQ+ bill, as citizens continue to express strong and often emotional opinions about its delay in Parliament.

In an interview with GhanaWeb TV on April 8, 2026, some members of the public called for the bill's immediate passage, citing religious beliefs and cultural values as the foundation for their stance.

“I want them to pass the bill because, you know, God said we should multiply,” one respondent said.

Another echoed similar sentiments, arguing that the practice goes against what they believe to be natural.

“My opinion is they should pass it because it's not right for you to come to the earth and practice this thing; therefore, we should just pass it,” the individual added.

For many who support the bill, religion plays a central role in shaping their views.

“It should be passed because I think in the Bible, it's not even good, it's a sin,” another respondent stated.

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Others, however, raised concerns about human rights and personal freedom, urging lawmakers to reconsider the broader implications of the legislation.

“Even though I believe that Ghana is a Christian nation and the Bible frowns upon LGBT practices, I think this infringes on human rights,” one person said.

Another added, “People are born the way they are born, and they don’t choose… I feel some people ended up the way they did, and I think the bill is very, very unfriendly to human rights law. So I don’t support its passage.”

Some respondents described the bill as harsh and misplaced, suggesting that there are more pressing societal issues that deserve attention.

“I don’t think it is inhuman… there are worse things we should focus on than somebody’s sexuality,” one interviewee said.

Despite the differing views, a common thread among several participants was the call for clarity and action from Parliament.

“I think Parliament should work on fast-tracking the bill… so that we can all be free from this crisis,” another respondent urged.

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