Ghana vows vetting of anti-LGBTQ+ bill before assent, Mahama says

Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill, passed by Parliament, will be scrutinised by the president's legal team and Attorney General since it is a private member's motion, with potential referral to the Council of State if issues arise; procedural lapses are being addressed, and some MPs prefer the earlier 2024 tougher version. Rights groups have criticised the bill as infringing on rights, while supporters say it protects family values. The current version includes exemptions for healthcare and media professionals but still threatens penalties for allies and for identifying as LGBTQ+.