Member of Parliament for Gushegu, Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli, has reaffirmed his support for the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, insisting that same-sex marriage will not be recognised in Ghana.

Addressing participants at the Fourth Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family, Sovereignty and Values, the lawmaker and co-sponsor of the legislation said the country remains committed to preserving what he described as its cultural, religious and family values.

According to Mr. Tampuli, Ghana's social and legal framework does not provide room for the recognition of same-sex unions, stressing that the country intends to uphold its long-standing traditions and societal norms.

His remarks came amid renewed discussions on the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, which has featured prominently at the conference attended by lawmakers, religious leaders and policy advocates from across the continent.

The debate was further amplified by comments from Executive Secretary of the National Coalition for Human Sexual Rights and Family Values, Moses Foh-Amoaning, who urged African legislators to resist pressure from groups advocating LGBTQ+ rights.

Speaking during a conference session on Thursday, June 4, Mr. Foh-Amoaning argued that claims suggesting LGBTQ+ rights are protected under international human rights law are inaccurate and should not influence legislative decisions on the continent.

He maintained that African lawmakers must critically examine arguments advanced in support of LGBTQ+ rights and remain guided by their respective constitutional, cultural and societal values when formulating laws.

Mr. Foh-Amoaning further contended that references to human rights and constitutional protections are frequently invoked in debates surrounding LGBTQ+ issues, but insisted that such interpretations should be carefully scrutinised within the context of national legal systems.

The conference has largely focused on issues of family values, national sovereignty and legislative independence, with participants calling for African countries to determine their own policies on social and cultural matters without external influence.

Discussions are expected to continue as delegates examine the role of parliaments in shaping policies that reflect the values and priorities of their respective nations.