I will mention names of MPs working against anti-LGBTQ bill – Sam George

Samuel Nartey George, a member of parliament for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) representing Ningo Prampram, has voiced his displeasure with the drawn-out enactment of the anti-gay laws.

He asserted that the majority of people were against the Ghanaian Family Values Bill and the Proper Human Sexual Rights.

Sam George asserted that the influence of certain Majority MPs on individuals who want to see LGBT activities encouraged across the country has impeded the process.

The Ningo-Prampram MP, Sam George, informed reporters in Parliament that the supporters of the bill would not take into account any attempts to weaken the legislation by the Majority caucus.

“Those who have been influenced by persons who have an interest in LGBTQ should return whatever influence they have collected because we will fight and the next time we address the media, I will mention names. I have been impressed by my co-sponsors not to mention names, and it is out of respect for them that I am not mentioning names, but if they continue this behavior of frustrating the bill, I will mention names.”

“This bill was introduced in 2021 and this is the last time we will accept this kind of behaviour. Ghanaians should take note, the Christian community, the Muslim community, the African Traditional community, and the National House of Chiefs who have supported this bill should take note of the actions of persons on the Floor of the House who are seeking to slow down the move of this bill.”

Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, the chairman of the Constitutional, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs Committee, has refuted Sam George's claims in the meantime.

Relatedly, the Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has emphasized how important it is that homosexuals' rights be upheld in the nation.

The Bishops claim that while they support the anti-gay bill that Parliament has proposed, harassment of homosexuals should not be included in it.

Source: DKlassgh.net