The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has renewed its call on Parliament to urgently pass the long-awaited Anti-Witchcraft Bill, warning that continued delays could lead to further abuse and violence, particularly in rural communities where witchcraft accusations remain prevalent.
According to a myjoyonline.com report on July 24, 2025, it said CHRAJ stressed that enacting the bill would not only help save lives, but also affirm Ghana's commitment to human rights, dignity, and justice.
The renewed call came during a forum held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, to mark five years since the brutal lynching of Akua Denteh in the Northern Region.
CHRAJ Commissioner, Joseph Whittal, joined several Civil Society Organisations at the event in urging swift legislative action. "The bill is long overdue.
