British colonial era

Ghana's parliament has recently passed a new bill that criminalizes homosexuality and the promotion of LGBTQ+ activities. Under this legislation, identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer could result in up to three years of imprisonment. The bill also mandates a "duty to report" any prohibited acts to the police. The passage of this bill is significant as it reflects ongoing societal and political debates within Ghana regarding LGBTQ+ rights. President John Dramani Mahama is expected to ratify the legislation, though he has indicated that his legal council and attorney general will review it due to it being a private members' motion rather than a government bill. This development has drawn international attention, particularly during the President's visit to the UK, highlighting the current relevance of colonial-era influences and contemporary human rights concerns in Ghana.