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The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Dr. Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, has urged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to sign the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, also known as the anti-gay bill, into law before the end of his tenure.
Speaking during the launch of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana’s Bicentennial Anniversary on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the Osu Castle, Dr. Kwakye described the bill as vital to preserving Ghanaian values. He encouraged the President to cement his legacy by giving the bill his approval.
He stated, “The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, for us Presbyterians, having given the bill our support at the time when the church was led by my predecessor, we interpreted this as our birthday gift for this year.
“Your Excellency, make our joy complete. We are confident that in these last days, you will make our joy complete by assenting to the bill so that it becomes a law in Ghana. We seek to preserve the values of the African people through the gospel. And we are confident that, Sir, you will do so.”
Dr. Kwakye’s call comes on the heels of the Supreme Court’s unanimous dismissal of two legal challenges against the constitutionality of the bill. On December 18, the Court rejected petitions filed by broadcast journalist and lawyer Richard Dela Sky and Amanda Odoi, paving the way for the bill’s potential enactment.
The controversial bill, passed by Parliament on February 28, 2024, has been the subject of intense national debate. Proponents argue it upholds traditional family values, while opponents claim it violates human rights.
Despite the Supreme Court’s ruling, the bill’s fate remains uncertain as President Akufo-Addo had previously indicated that he would wait for all legal challenges to be resolved before taking action.
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