The president of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo has called on parliament to act with “tolerance” regarding the proposed anti-LGBTQ+ law.
Earlier this year, the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill was introduced to the Ghanian parliament.
In the proposal, it states that “any person who deviates from an arbitrary standard of sexual orientation or gender identity is immediately to be considered dangerous, sick or anti-social.”
If the controversial law passes, LGBTQ+ people or individuals who “holds out” for the queer community can face five to ten-year prison sentences.
Medical care for trans people will also be at risk due to the law criminalising anyone giving care to individuals undergoing gender-affirming treatment.
During an interview with Peace FM, Akufo-Addo encouraged lawmakers to take part in a “civil” debate when addressing the terrifying bill.
“What I would hope for is that the debate itself be civil, that we will recognise the need for us to be tolerant of each other even when there are opposing views,” he said.
“I think it will be a credit to Ghanian democracy if this matter is handled in the correct manner.”
Akufo-Addo’s comment’s come two months after UN expert Victor Madrigal-Borloz called the law “textbook discrimination.”
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