Ghana’s president delays decision on anti-gay bill ahead of Supreme Court ruling

The bill has sparked condemnation from rights groups and some in the international community, who have been concerned about similar efforts by other African governments.

Ghana’s president said his government will wait for a Supreme Court ruling before taking action on a bill that would further criminalise members of the LGBTQ+ community in the West African nation.

President Nana Akufo-Addo said he sought to reassure the diplomatic community that Ghana would not be turning its back on its long-standing human rights record.