The Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, voiced his dissatisfaction with President Nana Akufo-Addo for impeding Parliament’s progress in sending the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, also referred to as the Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values, for his approval. George criticized the President’s inaction, emphasizing that he only talks without delivering on his promises.
Using the X app, Samuel Nartey George, known as Sam George, expressed his concerns about President Akufo-Addo’s inability to fulfill promises. He stated, “Dear @NAkufoAddo, this is not just shameful and disgraceful but speaks to the facts that when it comes to your words and promises, they are mere fluff and flowery English. Once again, you prove to the Ghanaian people that you are not to be trusted.”
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsDear @NAkufoAddo, this is not just shameful and disgraceful but speaks to the facts that when it comes to your words and promises, they are mere fluff and flowery English. Once again, you prove to the Ghanaian people that you are not to be trusted. 🦁🇬🇭 pic.twitter.com/G62Uweo0K3
— Sam 'Dzata' George 🦁🇬🇭 (@samgeorgegh) March 19, 2024
On Monday, March 18, 2024, the Office of the President instructed Parliament to hold off on sending the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill to President Akufo-Addo for approval. This directive, conveyed in a letter endorsed by the Secretary to the President, Nana Asante Bediatuo, cited pending legal matters before the Supreme Court.
It stressed the need to wait for the court’s resolution before proceeding. Additionally, the Attorney-General advised against the President’s involvement until the legal issues are settled.
The letter also noted Parliament’s attempt to submit the Bill to the President on Thursday, March 14, 2024, during a Cabinet Retreat at Peduase, which the Office of the President considered improper due to ongoing legal proceedings.
