ACCEPT LGBTQ COMMUNITY IN GHANA AND GHANA WILL FLOURISH – IMF Boss Tells President Akufo-Addo

Following the conclusion of the third reading, Parliament unanimously approved the anti-LGBTQ+ law on Wednesday, February 28. Since the law was introduced to the assembly three years ago, there has been a great deal of discussion and debate around it.

While opponents contend that some measures violate human rights and encourage discrimination, supporters contend that it is essential to preserve cultural and religious values.

Many opponents have voiced their disapproval of the measure since it was passed, and some civil society organizations have threatened to take legal action if President Akufo-Addo signs it into law.

While the Supreme Court hears arguments over the bill’s constitutionality, President Akufo-Addo has refrained from speaking.

The head of the IMF stated on the program that a number of reasons, such as the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects and fiscal irresponsibility during the 2020 election season, contributed to Ghana’s current economic difficulties.

Georgieva stressed the significance of learning from the past and using those lessons into the creation of future policies.

She emphasized that strong financial and macroeconomic governance are essential for managing economic uncertainty.

Georgieva emphasized the need to put in place robust fiscal and monetary policies that can withstand challenges from the world’s financial system and promote sustainable growth.

“The best avenue to pursue that is to get your policies in good order, get your institutions to deliver transparently for the economy for people. Nothing is more effective than strong macroeconomic and financial performance in a country.

“We have seen in Ghana, yes it was the COVID-19 shock that brought so much hardship on people. But it was also the excessive spending during the general elections period. Learn lessons from the past, apply for the future,” she quoted by Citinewsroom.com to have said.