Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has assured the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, that Parliament will reconsider and pass the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill before the House rises for recess on Friday, 31 July 2026.

Mr Bagbin said the bill, popularly known as the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, requires further consideration, particularly three clauses concerning sentencing provisions.

He said Parliament would review the clauses to address concerns surrounding the punishment regime before bringing the legislation back to the House for final consideration.

Speaking during a visit to the National Chief Imam, the Speaker said Parliament was committed to completing the process before the end of the sitting.

“Our intention is to do it before we go on recess. We are likely to do so even by tomorrow so that it assures you that the members you elected to Parliament are doing what you have asked them to do,” he said.

Mr Bagbin also rejected suggestions that the move was politically motivated, saying the bill had support across religious communities.

“There is no politics at all. Anybody who wants to take political advantage, just disregard it. Both Muslims and Christians agree, even the unbelievers know that if we don’t pass it, we are acting against the decree of God,” he said.

The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill has generated significant public debate since its reintroduction in Parliament, with proponents arguing that it seeks to protect Ghanaian cultural, family and religious values.

Critics, however, have raised concerns about provisions of the legislation, particularly those relating to criminal penalties and their implications for human rights.

The latest development comes as Parliament approaches its scheduled recess, putting renewed focus on whether the House can complete consideration of the outstanding provisions before lawmakers adjourn.