21/03/2026
The Ghana Centre for Religion and Public Life (CRPL-Ghana) has petitioned Parliament’s Committees on Constitutional and Legal Affairs and Human Rights to reject the proposed Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, describing it as discriminatory and a threat to fundamental freedoms.
In a memorandum addressed to Mahama Shaibu, Chairperson of the Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs, and Ernest Yaw Anim of the Committee on Human Rights, the faith-based civil society organisation outlined a series of religious, cultural and academic objections to the controversial legislation.
CRPL-Ghana stated its “honest and strongest opposition” to the bill in its entirety, arguing that its provisions are “grievously and deadly discriminatory” and could lead to injustice, abuse and public health concerns.
According to the organisation, “the bill risks marginalising LGBTQ+ individuals and could trigger psychological, emotional and physical harm, as well as broader societal instability"
Despite acknowledging the religious backing for the bill, CRPL-Ghana contended that its provisions contradict core teachings of Christianity and Islam.
The group cited biblical and Islamic principles of love, compassion and equality, arguing that the bill fails to uphold the dignity of all persons as created in the image of God.
It referenced teachings of Jesus Christ on unconditional love and the Prophet Muhammad’s emphasis on compassion and mutual respect, asserting that these values should guide national decision-making.
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