President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has committed to hold off any decisions on the passage of the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill until the Supreme Court delivers its verdict.
This follows a legal challenge brought forward by a citizen against the bill.
“I think it will serve little purpose to go, at this stage, into the details of the origin of this proposed law, which is yet to reach my desk. But, suffice it to say, that I have learnt that, today, a challenge has been mounted at the Supreme Court by a concerned citizen to the constitutionality of the proposed legislation,” he said.
Addressing members of the Diplomatic Corps during the New Year greetings event at Peduase, President Akufo-Addo said he is aware that the recently passed anti-LGBTQ+ Bill has raised concerns among the diplomatic community as well as allies of Ghana that the country may turn back on her.
He believes they worry that Ghana may be moving away from its respected reputation for upholding human rights and adhering to the rule of law.
However, the president assured that Ghana won’t turn its back on its enviable, long-standing record on human rights.
While acknowledging the ongoing legal challenge to the bill’s constitutionality, he emphasized that “it would be, as well, for all of us to hold our hands, and await the decision of the Court before any action is taken”
To him, shaping the country’s future adherence to human rights and the rule of law depends largely on the institutional operations and care steps must be taken to address human rights issues.
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Source: Aba Aikins/ATLFMNEWS
