Richard Dela Sky, a private legal practitioner, has clarified the motivations behind his legal challenge against the recent enactment of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill by parliament, emphasizing that his actions are rooted in upholding the Ghanaian constitution and protecting fundamental human rights. Sky’s legal team submitted an application to the Supreme …
Read More »We Are a Neutral Body – National Peace Council Clarifies Position on Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Rev. Dr. Eric Adu-Gyamfi, Chairman of the National Peace Council, has emphasized the Council’s role as a mediator and its impartial stance regarding the anti-LGBTQ+ bill currently under consideration. He clarified that the Council has not taken a stance on the bill and emphasized the importance of maintaining neutrality in …
Read More »IMF Expresses Concern Over Passage of Ghana’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, Says it Affects its Internal Policies
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has subtly expressed its concerns following the passage of the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill by Ghana’s Parliament. On February 28, 2024, Parliament approved the bill that criminalizes LGBTQ+ activities, as well as their promotion, advocacy, and funding. Those found guilty could face a jail term ranging from …
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