The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ningo-Prampram, has consequently dismissed claims that the bill popularly known as the Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill is not a priority of the NDC administration.
According to him, the bill is not a secondary concern but a direct fulfilment of the mandate handed to him by his constituents.
The lawmaker maintained that the pursuit of social and moral legislation can, and should, exist alongside the physical development of the country.
“This is a priority for us. Any country worth its salt can deal with multiple priorities at the same time…,” he insisted.
Responding to questions regarding the timing and necessity of the bill, the MP highlighted a comprehensive approach to governance that balances “bread and butter” issues with cultural preservation time.”
There has been significant debate around the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, widely known as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, which is currently before Parliament.
The bill has drawn support from some MPs and religious groups and also faces criticism from human rights advocates and sections of the international community.
President Mahama recently had his scheduled honorary doctorate award by the US-based Lincoln University cancelled following backlash over the bill. The Christian community in Ghana however hailed the President following the incident.
