Ghana's parliament has approved a controversial bill that criminalizes the identification and promotion of LGBTQ+ activities, imposing prison sentences ranging from three to ten years. This legislation has instilled fear within the LGBTQ+ community, prompting individuals to delete online content and reconsider their safety in daily life. Leila Lariba, director of One Love Sisters Ghana, highlighted the panic among community members, warning that the bill could lead to job losses and evictions. The law expands existing prohibitions from colonial times and criminalizes not only LGBTQ+ individuals but also allies who provide support or advocacy. The bill's sponsor, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, claims it aims to protect Ghanaian family values, while critics argue it undermines fundamental freedoms and civil society operations. The law is perceived as a response to the fourth African inter-parliamentary conference on family values, which has historically influenced anti-LGBTQ+ policies across the continent. Rights organizations have condemned the bill, asserting it poses significant risks to the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals and fosters a culture of surveillance and denunciation.