Accra: The Minority in Parliament has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of exploiting the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Law for political advantage. At a press conference in Parliament on Monday, January 26, 2026, the Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin expressed concerns that the NDC appeared to be retreating from its earlier stance on the anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
According to Ghana Web, Afenyo-Markin highlighted that the NDC had once advocated for the necessity of an anti-LGBTQ+ law to uphold cultural and religious beliefs by criminalizing acts such as lesbianism and gayism. He pointed out that the government had actively engaged the public, media, religious leaders, and traditional rulers to support this initiative. However, one year into their tenure, the NDC has been silent on the issue, suggesting a shift in their commitment to passing the law.
The Minority Leader also criticized the government's handling of sexual rights education within the national curriculum. He mentioned that the government labeled the inclusion as a 'mistake' or 'an anomaly,' even though official documents had already been printed and circulated, with signatures from the sector minister. This incident further fueled the Minority's skepticism about the government's intentions regarding the anti-LGBTQ+ law.
Afenyo-Markin asserted that the NDC's initial push for the anti-LGBTQ+ law was merely a strategy to gain political power. He urged the government to abide by the principles it promoted and to take decisive action on the legislation. The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, widely known as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, was unanimously passed by Parliament on February 28, 2024, yet its implementation remains in question.