Give the anti-LGBTQI+ bill the same focus as by-elections, drivers are pleading with the government
The administration and members of Parliament have been urged by the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana (CDAG) to give the passing of the anti-LGBTQI+ Bill that was put before them years ago the same priority they gave to the holding of by-elections. The government has reportedly exhibited little interest in the Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill that has…
The administration and members of Parliament have been urged by the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana (CDAG) to give the passing of the anti-LGBTQI+ Bill that was put before them years ago the same priority they gave to the holding of by-elections.
The government has reportedly exhibited little interest in the Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill that has been brought before Parliament, which has slowed down the passing process, according to the group.
According to a statement from the Concerned Drivers Association obtained by GHBREAKINGNEWS.com, “We are also calling on the parliament to give the same attention to the passage of the Anti LGBTQ+ as they did in various constituencies during by-election”.
Paa Willie, Chairman of the Association, said in an interview with Syxtus Eshun of MyNewsGH.com that they clearly blame the Majority in Parliament for the entire process’s sluggishness.
“How come they are not able to do the same on something that could bring a curse to the country?” he questioned. “If the government needs a loan to be passed, they are able to call all MPs to Parliament.”
In addition, Mr. Paa Willie said that the NPP had grown so active in its pursuit of the Assin North seat that the majority in Parliament might stop the measure from becoming law simply by counting on the NPP’s support.
The drivers also chastised religious figures for being mute over the bill’s passing, stating they were just sitting by indifferent.
the proposed LGBT+ ban
The advocates of the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values 2021 bill seek to make it unlawful for LGBTQ+ persons to exercise their sexual orientation or gender identity in Ghana.
If the plan is accepted, those who participate in such activities or who self-identify as LGBTQ might spend up to five years in jail.
In addition, LGBT activists may receive a 10-year jail term.
UN human rights experts have urged Ghana’s government to reject the proposed anti-gay legislation, claiming that it will create a system of state-sponsored discrimination and violence against the LGBTQ+ community.
However, the Speaker of the House of Commons, Alban S. K. Bagbin, has stated that he would rather pass away than see the measure become law.
