The Ghanaian Parliament has recently approved a proposed amendment to the anti-gay bill, which entails severe penalties for individuals who identify as LGBT. According to the amendment, such individuals could face a prison sentence lasting up to three years. Additionally, those who advocate for LGBT rights may be subject to imprisonment for a maximum of 10 years.
The amendments received support from Members of Parliament representing various political parties, although further scrutiny will be conducted before the bill officially becomes law. It is worth noting that during the parliamentary session, a female MP who expressed dissenting views faced heckling until she yielded.
Notably, engaging in same-sex sexual activities is already considered illegal in Ghana. The proposed legislation has faced criticism from international sources, who argue that it violates the rights guaranteed by the Ghanaian constitution.
Conversely, the majority of Ghanaians who endorse this legislation assert that it serves to safeguard their cultural and societal values.
It is worth mentioning that this legislation follows a similar bill that was passed by the Ugandan Parliament and subsequently signed into law by President Museveni, despite facing threats from Western nations.
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