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A Ghanaian cleric has publicly questioned President John Dramani Mahama over what she describes as his government’s silence on the proposed anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
Prophetess Clara Aba Koomson, based in Ajumako in the Central Region, says the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) has yet to revisit the issue more than a year after assuming office. According to her, the party campaigned on a promise to support and sign legislation aimed at prohibiting LGBTQ+ activities if elected.
Speaking in an interview with Channel 247 News, the prophetess called on the President to clearly state his position on the matter and indicate whether the government intends to move forward with the bill.
“The President made commitments during the campaign. Ghanaians deserve clarity on whether the law will be pursued or not,” she said.
The proposed anti-LGBTQ+ bill has been a subject of intense national debate in recent years, drawing strong opinions from religious groups, civil society organisations and members of Parliament. Efforts to pass the legislation during the tenure of the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration stalled despite significant public discourse and parliamentary engagement.
Since the NDC took office, the matter has not resurfaced prominently on Parliament’s legislative agenda, prompting renewed calls from some sections of the public for clarity.
Prophetess Koomson has urged President Mahama to use his upcoming State of the Nation Address to outline the government’s position and planned actions on the issue.
The Presidency and the NDC have yet to respond publicly to her remarks.
Source: Ghana/channel247online.com/YawBoagyan
Rafiq Adam
