Alban Bagbin threatens to name MPs obstructing anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has issued a stern warning to lawmakers, vowing to publicly identify and 'shame' those he believes are intentionally obstructing the progress of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025. Commonly known as the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, the legislation has been a focal point of intense national debate. Bagbin expressed his firm determination to revisit and finalize the bill’s legislative processes during the current parliamentary meeting, emphasizing that the house must fulfill its duties without internal sabotage. The Speaker’s comments suggest that there is significant behind-the-scenes resistance aimed at stalling the bill’s passage. By threatening to name specific individuals who are impeding the process, Bagbin is using his authority to demand transparency and accountability from Members of Parliament. He indicated that the public has a right to know which representatives might be working against the legislative agenda, particularly on a matter that has garnered such widespread public attention and controversy. The move comes as Parliament operates under the administration of President John Mahama, who was inaugurated in January 2025. The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill remains one of the most high-profile items on the legislative calendar, with potential implications for Ghana’s legal framework and international relations. Bagbin’s push to move the bill forward signals a high-stakes period in the current session as the Speaker attempts to navigate internal parliamentary dynamics and deliver on the legislative goals of the house.