The work of the committee in cleaning it up and refining it to respect the rights of all Ghanaians was remarkable, she continued. The Bill represents the sentiment and expectations of society at large.
The minister stated in her response that she believed homosexuals had always lived in our societies, despite efforts to criminalize same-sex relationships.
She clarified that if people who were having same-sex relationships had names in the various regional tongues, then those people surely existed.
"As members of this House, as has been stated, we all support and have sworn to uphold the values that distinguish us as Ghanaians, including our cultural and social values.
"We know someone who is a homosexual in every town in this country, which is why our language has a term for it. If a person is described in our language, that person exists unless we dispute it, she continued.
Ursula stressed the necessity for legislation that uphold the Constitution and safeguard fundamental rights at all times as well as the importance of respecting Ghanaians' rights.
On July 5, the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values law 2021, also known as the anti-LGBTQ+ law, was presented to Parliament for discussion.
By criminalizing LGBTQ+ acts and forbidding their promotion or advocacy, this proposed law aims to safeguard and stand by those who are touched by LGBTQ+ concerns, including children.
When the speaker asked MPs who wanted to disagree to stand up and express their opinions, it garnered unanimous support.