There is no legislation on LGBTQ – Akufo-Addo corrects US journalist

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03/27/2023

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) is a very sensitive topic to Ghanaians as some of them have taken entrenched position against the practice. Speaking at a press briefing as part of the Vice President of the United States, Kamala Haris’ visit to Ghana, President Akufo-Addo debunked claims made by a New York Journalist that Ghana has passed legislation against LGBTQ. According to the President, the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill 2021 is in Parliament undergoing a Constitutional Review.

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