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President John Mahama says he wants to open dialogue on the law, while one legislator said he would rather be dead than live in a country that affirmed LGBTQ+ rights.
He made the comments as a bill was filed that would criminalize the "promotion" and "act" of homosexuality.
Uganda’s longtime president has already faced extensive criticism from Western governments, including the U.S., over the legislation.
The bill calls for lifetime prison sentences and the death penalty for same-sex sexual relations.
Vice Pres. Harris had condemned the bill on a visit to the country in March.
The bill would outlaw all same-sex relations, and imprison those who identify as LGBTQ+ or form pro-LGBTQ+ groups.
