Samuel Nartey George has criticised the Ghana AIDS Commission over the distribution of lubricants to men who have sex with men, questioning the rationale behind the move.
Speaking during deliberations on the proposed Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2025 on April 23, the MP argued that such interventions contradict the Commission’s mandate to combat HIV.
He dismissed explanations that the materials are intended to reduce the spread of HIV among affected individuals, insisting that the approach rather encourages practices he opposes.
Mr. George further called for public health resources to be redirected to other critical areas, particularly maternal healthcare, suggesting that funding should be used to improve facilities and support for women during childbirth.
His comments come amid ongoing parliamentary consideration of the bill, which seeks to criminalise same-sex relations and related advocacy, and continues to generate national debate.