LGBTQI+ Will Be Deliberated Publicly – Speaker
Speaker of Parliament has declared that the hearing of the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian family Value Bill popularly known as the LGBTQI+ bill will be held publicly.
Rt. Hon. Speaker Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin in his his welcoming remarks urged members to be punctual and regular in the august house to be able to deal with all the agenda of this sitting which includes the LGBTQI+ bill.
He assured citizens of this country that Parliament will create the appropriate environment for a healthy public participation in the deliberation of the drafted law which presently before the Committee on Constitution, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs.
Rt .Hon. Speaker said he is persuaded that the parliament will pass a law that protects our culture and values as a people.
He extended gratitude to the various religious bodies, civil society, academia and other groups and individuals who have rallied support for parliament and particularly the eight legislators who have championed this private members bill.
From: Obaapa Naana Frimpomaa, Parliament House