Ghana S President Softens Country S Stance On Draconian Anti Lgbtq Bill

Ghana S President Softens Country S Stance On Draconian Anti Lgbtq Bill Ghana’s president nana akufo addo has said that “substantial elements” of a draconian anti lgbtq bill being considered by its parliament “have been modified” after an intervention by. Ghana's incoming president, john mahama, must weigh whether to approve a strict anti lgbtq bill passed by parliament, but left unsigned by his predecessor, that could jeopardise billions of dollars of financing from international creditors. here's what you need to know. what does the bill do?.

Ghana S President Softens Country S Stance On Draconian Anti Lgbtq Bill The draconian anti lgbtq bill passed by ghana’s parliament in 2024 has been declared void by the country’s new president, john mahama, though it may resurface in the future. titled the human sexual rights and family values bill, the legislation was introduced as a private members’ bill and approved by parliament in february 2024. then. President nana akufo addo, who is stepping down after serving two terms, has so far refused to sign the bill into law, citing the legal challenges. the finance ministry also warned him that the country could lose up to $3.8 billion (close to £3 billion) in world bank funding, which could affect ghana’s economic recovery. As the fate of ghana’s draconian anti lgbtq bill hangs in the balance pending a court ruling, an activist is helping “scared” queer people confront a terrible choice: face persecution at home or try to find safety elsewhere. Ghana’s president elect, john mahama, has taken a cautious stance on whether he will sign the country’s controversial anti lgbtq bill into law. mahama, leader of the opposition national democratic congress who previously served as president from 2012 to 2017, won 56% of the vote in saturday’s presidential elections.

Ghana Plunged Into Darkness As Country Faces Economic Woes Cnn As the fate of ghana’s draconian anti lgbtq bill hangs in the balance pending a court ruling, an activist is helping “scared” queer people confront a terrible choice: face persecution at home or try to find safety elsewhere. Ghana’s president elect, john mahama, has taken a cautious stance on whether he will sign the country’s controversial anti lgbtq bill into law. mahama, leader of the opposition national democratic congress who previously served as president from 2012 to 2017, won 56% of the vote in saturday’s presidential elections. Ghana’s president nana akufo addo has said that “substantial elements” of a draconian anti lgbtq bill being considered by its parliament “have been modified” after an intervention by his government, reports the cnn. (bloomberg) ghana’s vice president backed plans to introduce draconian anti lgbtq laws, courting conservative voters in his bid to become the west african nation’s next president. mahamudu bawumiasaid his assent to a bill passed by lawmakers earlier this year “would be automatic,” provided the supreme court finds the draft. Ghana’s president nana akufo addo has said that “substantial elements” of a draconian anti lgbtq bill being considered by its parliament “have been modified” after an intervention by his government. akufo addo made the disclosure monday at a joint press conference with us vice president kamala harris, who’s on a tour of the west african country. Ghana’s president nana akufo addo has said that “substantial elements” of a draconian anti lgbtq bill being considered by its parliament “have been modified” after an intervention by his government. akufo addo made the disclosure monday at a joint press.