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‘SIGN THE ANTI-GAY BILL AND MAKE OUR JOY COMPLETE BEFORE LEAVING OFFICE’ – Presby Church Moderator Urges President Akufo-Addo

The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to enact the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly referred to as the anti-gay bill, into legislation before his term ends.

Addressing the launch of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana’s Bicentennial Anniversary on December 22, 2024, at Osu Castle, Dr. Kwakye emphasized the significance of the legislation and urged the President to enhance his legacy by endorsing it.

In his address, Dr. Kwakye said, “The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, for us Presbyterians, having given the bill our support during my predecessor’s tenure, is seen as our birthday gift for this year. Your Excellency, make our joy complete. We are confident that in these last days, you will assent to the bill and make it law in Ghana.”

Dr. Kwakye’s request came after an important legal event occurred earlier in the month. On December 18, 2024, the Supreme Court unanimously rejected two petitions questioning the constitutionality of the bill.
The petitions, submitted by lawyer and broadcast journalist Richard Dela Sky along with Amanda Odoi, were dismissed, eliminating a significant barrier to the bill’s execution.

The legislation, approved by Parliament on February 28, 2024, has sparked considerable national discussion. Supporters contend it preserves conventional family values, whereas opponents assert it violates human rights.

Despite the Supreme Court’s decision, the future of the bill is still uncertain. President Akufo-Addo has stated before that he intends to await the resolution of all legal issues prior to making a choice.

As his term comes to a close, all eyes are on the President to decide the bill’s fate.

 

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