Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang-Badu II has advised President Akufo-Addo to, with immediate effect, assent to the anti-gay bill.
The traditional ruler, known in private life as Justice Daniel Mensah, a high court judge, explained that the law is perfect and represents the aspirations and interests of Ghanaians.
He indicated that the president ought to do what is right and sign the bill into law.
He admonished him not to succumb to the threats by our foreign donors and refuse to assent to the bill, adding that issues affecting the LGBTQI+ community are a threat to our cultural values and our religious beliefs.
The law that was passed by Parliament, he asserted, will help us address this domestic act and prevent its advocacy in the country.
Executive Secretary at the presidency, lawyer Asante Bediatuo, wrote to Parliament, saying that the bill, which was passed by parliament in February, should not be transmitted to President Akufo-Addo for assent until two legal challenges against it are settled.
Nana Asante Bediatuo, Secretary to the President, said in the letter dated March 18, 2024, that it was “improper” for the president’s office to receive the bill as required by law until the Supreme Court rules on challenges against it.”
But Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang-Badu II says the President has no justifiable reason to refuse assenting to the bill.
According to him, should the President refuse to assent to the bill, he and other traditional leaders, as well as other well-meaning Ghanaians, will rise against the government.
He declared that the government would have to kill or shoot all of those who would mobilise in demand of the bill being assented to.
“I am the only one who would tell you the truth, Mr. President. Do not accept any money and refuse to assent to the bill. You are family to me, and so I will tell you the truth. Do not allow this to ruin your reputation. Assent to the bill so that your name will be remembered for doing what was right.
“I have also heard that some individuals are currently in court challenging the passage of the bill. I want to appeal to the Supreme Court and Justice of the Apex Court to fast-track the cases before them. I pray that they should not do anything that will jeopardise the bill.
I will be very happy if this bill is approved. We will not accept it if you refuse to assent to the bill. You would have to shoot all of us if you refuse to assent to the bill because we will rise against you. Your term will end in a few months, so don’t destroy your reputation. Do what is right and make sure you assent to the bill.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
