By Boakye Stephen | Reporting for Ghanaian News, Canada April 10, 2026
Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, has reaffirmed that the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill remains a central priority for the government, despite ongoing debate over national development priorities.
Speaking in an interview, the Ningo-Prampram Member of Parliament dismissed suggestions that the bill should be deprioritized in favor of economic and infrastructure concerns, insisting that governance requires the ability to address multiple issues simultaneously.
“This is a priority for us. Any country worth its salt can deal with multiple priorities at the same time,” he stated.
The proposed legislation, widely referred to as the anti-LGBTQ bill, has sparked both domestic and international debate, with supporters framing it as a defense of cultural and family values, while critics raise concerns about human rights and freedoms.
Mr. George emphasized that advancing development projects does not preclude addressing social and moral issues, noting that government efforts are ongoing across multiple sectors.
“We are dealing with our roads, our hospitals, our schools, our water. We will also deal with our family values,” he said.
He further indicated that the bill enjoys strong support within his constituency, citing electoral gains as evidence of public backing.
“So it remains a priority,” he concluded, adding that his vote share increased from 69% to 74%, which he partly attributes to his stance on the issue.
The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill has remained one of the most contentious pieces of legislation in Ghana in recent years, drawing attention from international partners, advocacy groups, and civil society organizations.
Observers say the debate reflects a broader tension between cultural values and global human rights discourse, as Ghana navigates its policy direction in a rapidly changing world.
While the government maintains that it can balance competing priorities, the timing and implications of the bill continue to generate discussion across political, legal, and social spheres.
Commentary | Boakye Stephen
This statement reflects a deeper ideological tension in Ghana: development versus moral identity. But logically, this is not necessarily a contradiction.
A nation is not sustained by infrastructure alone—values define the direction of progress. As Scripture echoes:
“Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.” (Proverbs 14:34)
However, the real philosophical question remains:
Can legislation enforce morality, or should it protect moral order?
That distinction will define Ghana’s legal and cultural future.
