President John Dramani Mahama has called on international partners to respect Ghana’s stance on LGBTQ+ issues.
According to him, the nation’s public policies are shaped by its legal framework, cultural values, and national consensus.
He stated that decisions on such matters are not taken in isolation but are guided by the Constitution and the collective will of Ghanaians.
Addressing concerns over the proposed legislation, President Mahama clarified that the bill currently before the Parliament of Ghana is a private member’s bill and not a government-sponsored initiative.
He further noted that the country’s democratic processes are actively at work to ensure that any outcome reflects the views of the people.
“What the eventual nature of the bill would be, nobody can second-guess Parliament, and I, as President, cannot anticipate Parliament in respect of that bill. But I believe that our democracy will work out. Memoranda are being accepted from people from all walks of life. Civil Society Organisations are presenting their papers to Parliament and I believe that the representatives of the people will make the will of Ghanaians reflect in whatever eventually comes out,” he said.
Meanwhile, President Mahama also indicated that Ghana remains committed to due process.
He stated that Ghana continues to be a beacon of hope for other countries because of the independence of its institutions, including the judiciary and the Electoral Commission.
These remarks were made after he received the ‘International Statesperson Award’ from the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia.
“That level of tolerance in the political atmosphere is what has given Ghana the advantage it has. We have a relatively independent judiciary that we have confidence will adjudicate matters fairly,” he added.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
