Ghana's Supreme Court has unanimously decided to dismiss two legal challenges to new anti-LGBT legislation that has been criticised by rights groups. Earlier this year, lawmakers passed a bill imposing three years in prison for people identifying as LGBT and five years for forming or funding LGBT groups.

Ghana’s Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed two separate cases challenging the legality of one of Africa’s most restrictive pieces of anti-LGBT legislation, paving the way for the president to sign it into law.

Ghana’s Supreme Court dismissed a case filed against an anti-LGBTQ bill, bringing the proposed legislation closer to becoming law.

The bill has received widespread public support in the socially conservative West African nation but has drawn sharp criticism globally

The Supreme Court of Ghana rejected on Wednesday two legal bids to block a controversial bill that punishes the country's LGBTQ+ community for engaging in sexual acts. The bill had widespread public support in Ghana but was condemned internationally for curtailing LGBTQ+ rights.

Ghana's Supreme Court dismissed challenges against a restrictive anti-LGBT bill, clearing the path for presidential approval. Lawmakers broadly supported the legislation, despite potential international financial repercussions.

The decision by Ghana’s apex court is expected to shift the focus to outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo, who must now decide whether to sign the bill into law before his term ends on 6 January 2025.