My constituents sent me back to pass the bill - Sam George vows to push anti-LGBTQI bill
Samuel Nartey George reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring the passage of the anti-LGBTQI bill, stating that he has been given a renewed mandate by his constituents to see it through. He said his return to the 9th Parliament was driven by "unfinished business" from the 8th Parliament, which was the passage of this bill. He indicated that he was going to reintroduce the bill.
Mr. George explained that the bill has since been reintroduced and is now undergoing the required parliamentary processes. He said the bill was previously passed unanimously by Parliament on February 28, 2024. He also suggested that Ghana's efforts had influenced similar legislative actions in other African countries. He stated that "Since Ghana started working on our bill in 2021, Uganda has replicated our bill and passed it. Senegal has done the same and even reviewed its stance to increase the sanctions."
Mr. George cautioned against rushing the process in a way that could expose the bill to future legal setbacks. He referred to previous legal challenges the bill faced, noting that strict adherence to procedure helped it withstand scrutiny. He said that "In 2024, the bill suffered three court suits. But because of the rigorous process Parliament followed, the bill survived all three."
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Sam George has doubled down on his commitment to pass the anti-LGBTQI bill, citing a mandate from his constituents. The MP insists the bill has already undergone extensive scrutiny - but what could stand in the way?
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