The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has expressed concerns about the newly passed Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2025, also known as the Anti-LGBTQ Bill.
According to the Council, the Bill in its current form is not strong enough and does not fully meet its expectations for protecting traditional family values.
In a statement addressed to Parliament and other key stakeholders, the Council said the Bill would not do enough to preserve Ghana’s cultural values and moral standards.
The statement, signed by the Council’s President, Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye, said the Council’s position reflects its commitment to promoting Christian values, protecting the moral standards of Ghanaian society, and preserving the country’s cultural heritage.
The GPCC called on lawmakers to bring back the earlier version of the Bill that was passed by the previous Parliament.
The Council believes that version was more detailed and better equipped to address the moral and cultural issues involved.
“Its prior endorsement for Presidential Assent is a testament to its legislative merit, and GPCC strongly recommends that it be reinstated and passed without further delay,” the statement said.
The Council also reaffirmed its support for the Government, Parliament, and the people of Ghana in relation to the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill.
It added that despite any local or international criticism or scrutiny surrounding the Bill, it remains committed to defending Ghana’s values, sovereignty, and the moral well-being of its communities.
