The Member of Parliament for Ho West, Hon. Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, has issued a bold ultimatum: if the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill is not passed and assented to, he will not seek re-election or return to Parliament.
Appearing on JoyNews’ PM Express on Wednesday, the long-serving legislator made his declaration with striking conviction, emphasizing that his decision stems from principle and moral duty rather than political maneuvering.
“If it’s not assented to, I will not come back to Parliament again,” he stated firmly.
“This is a live studio, and I’m saying it. I’ve told my colleagues, I’ve told everyone, if this bill doesn’t pass, I’m done. What do I come to do? If I can’t stand for my moral principles and for generations unborn, then what’s the point?”
According to Mr. Bedzrah, the controversial bill, which seeks to criminalize LGBTQ activities and uphold what its sponsors describe as “proper human sexual rights and family values”, represents more than legislation; it is, to him, a moral and generational legacy.
“That is my whole life,” he said passionately. “I didn’t come to Parliament to chase titles or politics. Some of us are here for a purpose, for the moral advancement and integrity of this country.”
The Ho West MP, one of the eight key sponsors of the bill, also took aim at Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, accusing him of dishonesty regarding claims that he once attempted to amend the bill during his time as Deputy Majority Leader.
“He has never approached us as sponsors to discuss any changes or amendments to the bill,” Bedzrah countered. “This is the first time I’m hearing such claims, and frankly, I’m shocked. How can the same person now stand before Ghanaians and act as though he’s always been an advocate? That’s double-tongued politics.”
Mr. Bedzrah revealed that the team of eight sponsors, including Hon. Sam George and Hon. Ntim Fordjour, worked collaboratively on the bill’s progress, meeting frequently to refine its direction and ensure alignment.
“We met as a team to strategize. When some people proposed amendments that weakened the spirit of the bill, they lost miserably,” he recounted.
His comments were a direct response to Afenyo-Markin’s earlier remarks suggesting that the then-opposition NDC refused to cooperate on proposed modifications to make the bill more acceptable for presidential assent.
But for Hon. Bedzrah, this debate transcends politics.
He insists that his position is rooted in moral clarity and faith-based conviction, not partisanship.
“This is not about NDC or NPP. It’s about standing by our moral compass and preserving the Ghanaian identity. If we lose that, we lose everything,” he asserted.
Having served in Parliament for over 16 years, Bedzrah’s words carried the weight of both experience and finality. His message was unambiguous, if the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill does not become law, it will mark not only a political disappointment but the end of his parliamentary journey.
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