John Dramani Mahama

People ‘panicking’ as Ghana passes sweeping law criminalising LGBTQ+ activity

The new law poses significant risks to the safety and rights of LGBTQ+ individuals in Ghana, impacting their daily lives and freedoms.

• •Ghana's parliament approved a bill criminalizing LGBTQ+ activities.
• •Prison sentences of three to ten years are mandated.
• •The bill is expected to be signed by President John Dramani Mahama.