4 members of the Majority side were initially part of the group but 3 names were dropped before it was presented before parliament. however, I will not pass judgement on them because I know what their personal commitment to this bill." The other MPs leading the cause with Mr Fordjour are Ningo-Prapram MP, Samuel Nartey George, who is the most voclae; MP for Ho West, Bedzrah Emma Kwasi; MP for Krachi West, Helen Adjoa Ntoso; MP for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini, MP for La Dade Kotopon, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah; MP for South Dayi, Dafeamekpor Etse Rockson Nelson and the MP for Kpando, Della Sowah. The proposed bill could see members of the LGBTQ+ community in Ghana imprisoned for a period between 5 to 10 years for identifying or advocating for their rights. The Bill was submitted in June, 2021.

Source: GhanaWeb October 06, 2021 12:45 UTC