Minority Leader and Effutu MP Alexander Afenyo-Markin has denied being behind a social media post that criticised Ghana’s Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, also known as the anti-gay bill.
The post, which went viral on Tuesday, appeared to show Afenyo-Markin speaking out against the bill. In the post, he argued that people should not be punished because of their sexual orientation or personal relationships.
“A law that imprisons people for their sexual orientation or who they choose to love does not protect society. It simply selects a group of human beings and makes their existence a crime. That is a line no Parliament in the civilised world should cross.”
The statement quickly attracted attention online, with many people sharing screenshots and discussing his apparent position on the controversial legislation.
However, shortly after the post was deleted, another message appeared on Afenyo-Markin’s Facebook page denying responsibility for it.
“Kindly disregard this post. Account was compromised,” the Minority Leader wrote.
Parliament passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, on May 29 after considering several amendments.
The bill seeks to criminalise LGBTQ-related activities in Ghana, although exemptions were made for legal practitioners, journalists, media organisations, and medical professionals carrying out their official duties.
The legislation continues to spark strong reactions across the country. Supporters say it will help protect Ghana’s cultural and family values, while critics argue that it could violate fundamental human rights and freedoms.
