I’ll be surprised if Akufo-Addo signs Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

Parliament on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 passed the bill after completion of the Third Reading.

The Bill which is yet to be assented to by the President seeks to among others prescribe a maximum of five years for anyone caught practising or endorsing LGBTQ+ activities.

The enacted law seeks to outlaw LGBTQI+ activities and penalise their promotion, advocacy and funding.

Speaking to Starr News, Prof. Takyiwaa Manuh expressed her disapproval arguing it is unnecessary.

”The reason why the President has not assented to the other private members bill that were sent to him was that they violate article 108 of the Constitution. I believe that this bill violate article 108 even more because every part of it is about enforcement which is going to be a charge on thepublic purse. So if we are to follow the President’s reasoning, I will be surprised if he assents to this bill.

”We live in a country that is governed by rule of law, we live under a constution. No law, no Act that is passed can be inconsistent with the constitution. Therefore, if there are violations of the Constitution especially as regards the rights and freedoms that are guaranteed to all Ghanaians, it doesn’t begin to differentiate according to your religion, identity. This law is unnecessary, we already have provisions in our law that govern all matters.”