{
  "id": 17983595,
  "title": "Bagbin vows to name and shame anyone who obstructs the passage of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/bagbin-vows-to-name-and-shame-anyone-who-obstructs-the-passage-of-the",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T15:12:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/bagbin-vows-to-name-and-shame-anyone-who-obstructs-the-passage-of-the-anti-lgbtq-bill/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alban Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament, has pledged to publicly name and shame anyone who tries to hinder the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, often referred to as the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. During a recent Parliament session, Bagbin reiterated his commitment to ensuring the House revisits the legislation and completes the necessary steps for its approval. He expressed his willingness to follow parliamentary rules to support a motion that would rescind the House's previous decision at the third-reading stage and allow for a second examination of the bill. Bagbin cautioned that he would publicly identify any individual attempting to impede the lawful progress of the bill. He emphasized that this action would be at the discretion of the audience. The anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, which was approved by the previous Parliament, was not forwarded to the President for approval by Speaker Bagbin due to identified issues in the legislation. Bagbin has since indicated that certain aspects of the bill require attention before the legislative process can be finalized. However, the Speaker cannot independently initiate the motion to rescind Parliament's earlier decision; it must be proposed by a Member of Parliament. Majority Leader James Agalga confirmed that the bill will be discussed during the ongoing parliamentary session, adding that President John Dramani Mahama would endorse the bill if it is approved by the House. The House is expected to deliberate on the proposed motion to rescind its earlier decision at the third-reading stage, which could potentially open the door for a second examination of the bill.",
  "summary": "Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has warned that he will publicly identify anyone who attempts to obstruct the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, popularly known as the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. Addressing Parliament at the resumption of sitting on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Mr Bagbin said he remained committed to ensuring […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "I will name and shame anyone who obstructs the passage of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill – Bagbin vows",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/i-will-name-and-shame-anyone-who-obstructs-the-passage-of-the-anti",
        "published": "2026-11-03T15:06:42.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "Speaker Bagbin threatens to name and shame MPs obstructing anti-LGBTQ+ Bill",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/speaker-bagbin-threatens-to-name-and-shame-mps-obstructing-anti-lgbtq",
        "published": "2026-11-03T19:09:55.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}