Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has reaffirmed his unwavering support for the Anti-LGBTQI Bill currently before Parliament.
As a key advocate for the bill, Hon.Sam George has resubmitted the Private Member’s Bill and is awaiting an invitation from the Constitutional, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs Committee to proceed.
In a recent TV3 interview, he emphasized that his stance on the bill remains unchanged, describing LGBTQI practices as an “abomination” that must not be accepted in Ghana.
The bill, which aims to criminalize LGBTQI activities in Ghana, has sparked intense debate. Proponents argue that it reflects the country’s cultural and religious values, while critics claim it infringes upon fundamental human rights. George remains resolute.
“I have not changed my position on the anti-LGBTQI Bill. I have laid the Private Member’s Bill before parliament,” he stated.
President John Dramani Mahama has weighed in on the issue, suggesting that the bill would have a higher chance of success and broader legitimacy if introduced as a government-sponsored initiative.
During a meeting with the Catholic Bishops Conference, Mahama emphasized the importance of promoting family values through education, stating, “For the bill to have broader legitimacy and a higher chance of success, it should ideally come with government backing.”
Sam George has consistently prioritized protecting Ghanaian family values and children’s innocence. He has expressed concerns about the Chief Justice’s handling of the bill.
“My opinions about the actions and inaction of the Chief Justice remain. They are unchanged, and they have been vindicated by the actions of the Chief Justice post my demonstration against her,” he said.
