Minister for Communications and Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has lastly responded to the viral images of a homosexual couple kissing on the Independence Arch in Accra.
His assertion comes amid mounting criticism from the Minority Caucus and sections of the general public, who’ve questioned his perceived silence, significantly given his outspoken advocacy for the passage of Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ+ invoice.
The 2 South African males, recognized as Rue and Lue, sparked a social media storm after posting photos of themselves kissing beneath Ghana’s iconic Independence Arch. Clad in matching red-themed outfits, the couple posed affectionately on the historic web site, which is broadly considered a logo of nationwide delight and liberation.
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Whereas some netizens praised the photograph as daring and progressive, others condemned the act, calling it disrespectful and urging the federal government, particularly Sam George, to reply.
In a social media publish, the MP, who’s a number one advocate of the controversial anti-LGBTQ+ laws, condemned the act, describing it as a gross affront to Ghanaian cultural values.
Mr George said:
I’ve seen quite a few tags and posts concerning the abhorrent disrespect of our tradition and values by two ‘ineffective’ people. The disrespect of our nationwide symbols is despicable to say the least.
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He additionally took a swipe at critics from the opposition New Patriotic Celebration (NPP), blaming the earlier Akufo-Addo administration’s failure to assent to the anti-LGBTQ+ invoice, formally often called the Human Sexual Rights and Household Values Invoice, for the present state of affairs.
He wrote:
You defended the immoral stance of President Akufo-Addo then and immediately you need to preach? How dare you!
Mr George added that the controversial invoice has since been re-submitted and has obtained the Speaker of Parliament’s approval for a primary studying.
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The values, morals and innocence of our youngsters MUST be protected. I might demand that President John Dramani Mahama signal the Invoice after we get it handed once more. My place has NOT modified however I despise hypocrites.
He additional known as on regulation enforcement businesses to determine the 2 “miscreants” within the viral images and be sure that the complete rigour of Ghana’s present legal guidelines is utilized to them.
