Private legal practitioner Nana Yaw Osei has thrown down the gauntlet, challenging President Akufo-Addo to sign the highly contentious anti-LGBTQ+ bill into law. With the Supreme Court’s recent ruling clearing the way, Osei’s critique is direct and scathing: “MR. ‘LGBTQ+++ PRESIDENT’: Can you sign the Bill into law now?”
Osei accuses the President of deliberately stalling, warning that Ghanaians who value their cultural heritage are watching his every move. “Some Ghanaians, who value our rich cultural heritage and traditions, saw through your tactics, Mr. President,” Osei declared.
The bill, which has sparked intense debate, aims to prohibit and punish LGBTQ+ activities in Ghana. Proponents hail it as a victory for traditional values and cultural identity, while opponents condemn it as a draconian measure that violates human rights.
With the Supreme Court’s ruling removing the last obstacle, the President is now under intense pressure to sign the bill into law. Ningo-Prampram MP Samuel Nartey George has also urged the President to act swiftly, warning that further delays could undermine the democratic process.
As the nation waits with bated breath for the President’s next move, the fate of Ghana’s cultural identity hangs precariously in the balance. Will President Akufo-Addo sign the bill into law, or will he succumb to international pressure and abandon the legislation? Only time will tell.
