Parliament has given its approval for a revised bill that establishes a mandatory prison sentence ranging from three to five years for those deliberately endorsing, funding, or backing LGBTQ+ initiatives. Furthermore, individuals participating in such activities will now face a mandatory imprisonment period of six months to three years.
In the course of parliamentary discussions on the meticulous amendment of the bill addressing the advocacy of proper human sexual rights and Ghanaian family values, Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, Sam Nartey George, clarified the reasoning behind these stringent measures.
He underscored that public concern primarily centers around the promotion and advocacy of such activities rather than the private behaviors of individuals.
The MP broke own the specifics of the imposed sentences.
“For individuals caught directly involved in these activities, the penalty ranges from a minimum of six months to a maximum of three years. However, for those actively endorsing, funding, or supporting such agendas, the penalty increases to a minimum of three years and a maximum of five years.”
