We can tackle multiple priorities – Sam George defends Anti-LGBTQ Bill push
The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George, has defended ongoing efforts to advance the Anti-LGBTQ Bill, insisting that Ghana is capable of addressing multiple national priorities at the same time without losing focus on other pressing development challenges.
He argued that concerns raised by critics—who suggest that attention on the bill could distract policymakers from economic recovery, job creation, and other governance issues—are misplaced. According to him, Parliament has the capacity and responsibility to deliberate on a wide range of issues concurrently.
Sam George maintained that the promotion of the bill is grounded in cultural, moral, and societal values he believes are widely shared by many Ghanaians. He stressed that lawmakers are elected to respond to the diverse concerns of citizens and should not be expected to prioritize only one national debate at the expense of others.
He further noted that the legislative process naturally involves engagement on multiple fronts, adding that discussions around the bill should continue alongside other national conversations and development programmes.
The Anti-LGBTQ Bill remains one of the most contentious pieces of legislation in recent times, drawing strong opinions from supporters and opponents, including civil society organizations, religious bodies, and international stakeholders. The debate continues as Parliament considers the next steps in the legislative process.
