Presbyterian Church to Akufo-Addo: Assent to Anti-LGBTQ Bill before leaving office

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been urged by Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, to sign the anti-gay bill before the end of his term in office.

Speaking on Sunday, 22 December 2024, at the Presbyterian Church of Ghana’s (PCG) Bicentennial Anniversary launch at the Osu Castle, Rt. Rev. Dr. Opare Kwakye stressed the importance of the bill and urged the President to approve it in order to cement his legacy.

“The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, for us Presbyterians, having given the bill our support at the time when the church was led by my predecessor, we interpreted this as our birthday gift for this year.

“Your Excellency, make our joy complete. We are confident that in these last days, you will make our joy complete by assenting the bill so that it becomes a law in Ghana.

“We seek to preserve the values of the African people through the gospel. And we are confident that Sir you will do so.”

The Supreme Court’s unanimous decision to reject two petitions contesting the constitutionality of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill—also known as the anti-gay bill.

The bill has been a topic of national discussion since it was approved by Parliament on 28 February 2024. Critics contend that it violates human rights, while supporters contend that it upholds traditional family values.

Despite the Court’s dismissal of the petitions, the bill’s future remains uncertain as President Akufo-Addo had earlier stated that he was awaiting resolutions to all pending legal issues.

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