Sam George faults Akufo-Addo’s for Delaying Anti-LGBTQ Legislation
The Member of Parliament(MP) for Ningo Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has accused President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of orchestrating efforts to delay the passage of the anti-LGBTQ bill currently before Parliament. According to Sam George, the President has allegedly enlisted the assistance of the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, to use the judicial system to stall […] The post Sam George faults Akufo-Addo’s for Delaying Anti-LGBTQ Legislation appeared first on MyNewsGh.
The Member of Parliament(MP) for Ningo Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has accused President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of orchestrating efforts to delay the passage of the anti-LGBTQ bill currently before Parliament. According to Sam George, the President has allegedly enlisted the assistance of the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, to use the judicial system to stall the process.
Speaking during a panel discussion on TV3’s NewDay program, monitored by MyNewsGh.com, Sam George claimed, “President Akufo-Addo is a part of the LGBTQ cabal, which explains his refusal to endorse the bill.”
He further referenced the President’s remarks in an international interview, where he stated that legalizing LGBTQ in Ghana would require advocacy within the country, suggesting hesitancy on the part of the President to support the legislation.
Sam George also drew attention to familial connections, alleging that Paul Danquah, a cousin of President Akufo-Addo and son of the late William Ofori Atta, is celebrated internationally as an LGBTQ advocate. He claimed, “Paul Danquah, who is well-known within LGBTQ circles, was buried by his gay partner in Morocco. He even wrote in his will that he wanted to be laid to rest close to his British lover.”
The lawmaker went on to accuse the President of shirking responsibility for the bill during the visit of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris to Ghana last year.
He remarked, “When Kamala Harris came to Ghana and raised the LGBTQ issue, like Pontius Pilate, President Akufo-Addo washed his hands off it. However, Harris has since been ousted by the U.S. electorate and her LGBTQ agenda has been rejected.”
Sam George concluded his statements by reiterating his claim that the President has enlisted the judiciary to obstruct the passage of the bill, stating, “Dr. Bawumia and President Akufo-Addo, who cannot take a clear stand on this issue, have now contracted the Chief Justice to delay the passing of the anti-LGBTQ bill.”
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